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Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Pfaffschwende

Hohestein Viewpoint (569 m) – Hörne Viewpoint (523 m) loop from Pfaffschwende

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Pfaffschwende

Hohestein Viewpoint (569 m) – Hörne Viewpoint (523 m) loop from Pfaffschwende

Moderate

4.5

(2)

12

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Hohestein Viewpoint (569 m) – Hörne Viewpoint (523 m) loop from Pfaffschwende

04:34

15.4km

440m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.41 km

Shelter at the Sawmill

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Here a path branches off from the Werra-Burgen-Steig to Hitzelrode, where there is a bus connection to Eschwege.

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2

3.43 km

A remnant of the former expanded metal fence on the inner-German border on the Gobert is erected as a memorial on the green band.

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3

4.86 km

A weathered border post remembers when Germany was divided by an inner German border. Today, the border between Hesse and Thuringia runs here, which you can luckily cross without hindrance. There is also a beautiful view.

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4

5.18 km

Always a nice moment up here, great view of the Werra Valley and the BSA

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5.67 km

Hohestein Viewpoint (569 m)

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From the viewpoint Hohestein you can enjoy a fantastic view over the wooded ridges of the Werra-Berglands.

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6.59 km

Hörne Viewpoint (523 m)

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You reach the viewpoint on the horn via a narrow ridge. The 522 meter high mountain is a foothill of the Hohestein, with 569 meters the highest mountain of the …

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8.94 km

Funny bench with a great view 🌳🌲👍

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13.5 km

Grenzeck

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There are fantastic views up here! 🤩

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.75 km

4.28 km

899 m

224 m

222 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

4.16 km

2.12 km

1.48 km

378 m

261 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Sunday 19 April

7°C

4°C

68 %

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