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Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Herbstadt

Habichtskanzel Viewpoint – Summit of Großer Gleichberg loop from Breitensee

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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Herbstadt

Habichtskanzel Viewpoint – Summit of Großer Gleichberg loop from Breitensee

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Habichtskanzel Viewpoint – Summit of Großer Gleichberg loop from Breitensee

05:14

18.2km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Naturpark Haßberge

Naturschutzgebiet Gleichberge

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Start point

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5.74 km

View from the Frankenblick summit cross

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The ascent is definitely worth it for this breathtaking view! You can look towards Hassberge and Fichtelgebirge.

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5.76 km

Habichtskanzel Viewpoint

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The hawk's pulpit is located in front of the Frankenblick and a little below it. It can only be reached via a staircase, so it is not possible by mountain …

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5.94 km

Abandoned Gleichamberg Quarry Buildings

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The "Gleichamberger Steinbruch" was in operation from 1897 to 1981.
In 1975 the basalt works were assigned to the combine STK (road and civil engineering
Combined) Suhl assigned.
One of …

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6.73 km

The climb up to the plateau is strenuous, but the view from above makes up for the effort. You can look towards Franconia (Bavaria) or towards Kleiner Gleichberg (Thuringia). This is where the viewpoints get their name from.

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6.94 km

View of the Kleiner Gleichberg from the Großer Gleichberg

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The view is great, it stretches all the way to the Thuringian Forest. The boulder field of the Kleiner Gleichberg can be seen clearly.
You can find more pictures under the Thuringian View highlight.

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7.25 km

View of the Rhön from Kleiner Gleichberg

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The ascent is tough, but you will be rewarded for that

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7.89 km

Römhild Labor Education Camp Memorial

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On the Großer Gleichberg in southern Thuringia, a former volcano, the Römhilder quarry was located from 1901 to 1968, of which the ruins of the crusher are still standing.
The …

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8.68 km

Naturschutzgebiet Gleichberge

Nature Reserve

9.68 km

Steinsburg Museum

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The Steinsburg Museum is a branch of the Thuringian Museum of Prehistory and Early History in Weimar. It presents the prehistory and early history of southern Thuringia, particularly that of …

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

3.59 km

1.27 km

1.18 km

723 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

4.48 km

3.55 km

3.13 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Habichtskanzel Viewpoint – Summit of Großer Gleichberg loop from Breitensee

View from the Frankenblick summit cross

Habichtskanzel Viewpoint

Abandoned Gleichamberg Quarry Buildings

Summit of Großer Gleichberg

View of the Kleiner Gleichberg from the Großer Gleichberg

View of the Rhön from Kleiner Gleichberg

Römhild Labor Education Camp Memorial

Steinsburg Museum

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