ポッティガの絶景の山頂・トップ5

The Frankenwarte (Frankenwarte) stands atop the 679-meter-high Hirschhügel (Hirschhügel). The eight-and-a-half-meter-high, round stone tower offers a panoramic view to the northeast, to the edge of the Höllental valley, to Lichtenberg and Bad Steben, and to the west to the hills near Nordhalben. To the south, Geroldsgrün, the 729-meter-high Spitzberg, and the 758-meter-high Schneidberg can be seen, and hidden behind them, the highest peak in the Franconian Forest, the 794-meter-high Döbraberg. To the southeast, the view extends to the Fichtel Mountains. The Frankenwarte was built and is maintained by the Franconian Forest Association. Plans to build an observation tower on the hill existed as early as 1930. However, the Frankenwarte was not inaugurated until August 12, 1951. In 2020, panoramic panels were installed on the parapet of the viewing platform, illustrating the towns and landscape features visible from here.

This is where all the Rennsteig fun begins or ends 👌🏻 https://www.komoot.de/collection/570/mtb-jagd-mitten-in-deutschland-3-tage-ueber-den-rennsteig

The Rennsteig Park in Blankenstein marks the beginning of the Rennsteig.

With a little effort we climbed the view 👍🏻

A 692 meter high elevation between Helmsgrün, Wurzbach and Neundorf - the area is currently fenced off to care for young growth.

The observation tower "Frankenwarte" rises on the almost 680 meter high deer hill. The round stone tower is more than eight meters high, from several viewing hatches you have a wonderful view of the entire area. With good visibility you can see as far as the Fichtelgebirge.

Small refreshment stops right at the beginning / end of the Rennsteig 🍻

Long, narrow, sometimes steep single trail with a few switchbacks 👌🏻 that leads down to the boat company landing stage. Can be quite overgrown in summer! From there either continue by boat or back in the direction of Heinrichstein on a steep uphill climb. Nothing for beginners or a leisurely family outing. Beware of hikers!