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Gerberstein Viewpoint

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Gerberstein Viewpoint

Recommended by 223 hikers out of 228

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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    1. Glöckner Rock Formation – Gerberstein Viewpoint loop from Ruhla

    13.4km

    03:54

    340m

    340m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    September 7, 2019

    The Gerberstein is one of the highest mountains of the Wartburgkreises. The 728.5 m above sea level. NN high granite formation in the Thuringian Forest has a viewpoint overlooking the Werratal and the Rhön. The nearest communities are Ruhla, Steinbach and Brotterode.

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      December 31, 2020

      The Gerberstein has been a protected area natural monument since 1940 and at 728.5 m above sea level. NN the highest point in the Wartburg district. First documented mention in 933 as "GERVUENSTEIN".
      Rock formation and block field made of Ruhla granite which rose as molten rock around 305 million years ago, and over many millions of years through gradual erosion from the
      Cover was carved out through hundreds of meters thick rock layers. (... from information board)

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        November 14, 2020

        The Gerberstein has very beautiful rock formations. It is the first mountain of the Thuringian Forest mentioned in a document. That was in 933.

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          Location: Bad Liebenstein, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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