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Rippershausen

Hohe Geba Summit – Gebaweg Premium Trail loop from Rippershausen

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Rippershausen

Hohe Geba Summit – Gebaweg Premium Trail loop from Rippershausen

Hard

4.8

(6)

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Hohe Geba Summit – Gebaweg Premium Trail loop from Rippershausen

06:03

20.5km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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7.22 km

Resting shelter on the Geba with a view of Stepfershausen

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Ideal for a break. With a beautiful view.

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7.34 km

Stepfertshausen Tree-Lined Avenue

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Here the hiking trail runs through an avenue of trees. A really great atmosphere!

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7.92 km

Panorama Loungers and Stamp Point 241 – Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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This is a great place for a break. You can make yourself comfortable on the benches and enjoy the view.

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9.22 km

Hohe Geba Summit

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Nice up here, and I, idiot, forgot the notebook🙄😂

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9.36 km

Hohe Geba Astronomical Observation Site

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Observation point on the Hohe Geba in the Rhön Star Park. with observation platforms at about 740 m above sea level and power connections for astronomical equipment (registration with the municipality).

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9.75 km

Gebaweg Premium Trail

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Good for hiking, with beautiful views of the Rhön

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9.89 km

Meiningen Viewpoint Bench

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We were also really lucky with the weather, a wonderful panorama.

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13.7 km

Hoher Berg Shelter (Thuringian Stamp Point No. 229)

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Spacious refuge with an additional bench surrounding the outside. View to Dolmar and the rear ridge of the mountains west of Opinions, and to bits of Melkers and Herpf. New building in 2021.

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

2.79 km

2.04 km

1.79 km

312 m

Surfaces

8.89 km

5.58 km

4.24 km

1.02 km

769 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 7 August

27°C

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Comments

September 3, 2023,auf zur Hohen Geba ( Hausrunde )

After a decent breakfast and a look at the sky, the hiking boots were laced up again.
Rolls and sausage in the backpack. And of course also packed a drink for the summit.
Off we went.
Pleasure hiking - no march!
Hardly any people on foot - lots of e-bikers.
I have my own opinion on that.
Still, spending the …

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December 29, 2024,Hohe Geba - Wolfland

No sun, fog and temperatures that wouldn't let you put a dachshund out the door.
Normally!
Normal (?) - just one word.
Off we went - destination high Geba!
In front of Stepfershausen in the field 11 deer were grazing in peace and quiet and moving along.
It was a great sight to see them.
I hadn't expected more - …

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October 11, 2023,mal wieder zur Hohen Geba

Just warming up for Saturday in Dresden.
I wasn't alone, but I think my companion underestimated the whole tour a little.
Nevertheless, we arrived safely back at the starting point and I only hope that my companion was able to get out of his car after he drove home. :-)

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February 5, 2022,Hohe Geba Rundtour

The sun said it!
Get out and hike!
Hurry up!
Well, I don't need to be told twice. Put on hiking boots and off to the Hohe Geba...
Good wind... cold and damn wet paths.
Suboptimal.
However, fought up to the mountain, short rest and off towards Träbeser Bauernstube.
A good beer on tap... that works wonders on the following …

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March 2, 2024,Rundtour Herpf-Stepfershausen

A nice hike. From Stepfershausen, pay attention to the route - sometimes it goes across the border. Alternatively, follow the road.

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Hohe Geba Summit – Gebaweg Premium Trail loop from Rippershausen

Resting shelter on the Geba with a view of Stepfershausen

Stepfertshausen Tree-Lined Avenue

Panorama Loungers and Stamp Point 241 – Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Hohe Geba Summit

Hohe Geba Astronomical Observation Site

Gebaweg Premium Trail

Meiningen Viewpoint Bench

Hoher Berg Shelter (Thuringian Stamp Point No. 229)

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