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Thuringia
Hildburghausen
Römhild

Habichtskanzel Viewpoint – Summit of Großer Gleichberg loop from Römhild

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Germany
Thuringia
Hildburghausen
Römhild

Habichtskanzel Viewpoint – Summit of Großer Gleichberg loop from Römhild

Hard

4.7

(14)

36

hikers

Habichtskanzel Viewpoint – Summit of Großer Gleichberg loop from Römhild

05:47

19.3km

590m

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: June 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturschutzgebiet Gleichberge

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6.13 km

View from the Frankenblick summit cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2

6.16 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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7.12 km

Summit of Großer Gleichberg

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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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4

7.34 km

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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7.65 km

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

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8.91 km

Naturschutzgebiet Gleichberge

Nature Reserve

7

10.3 km

Celtic Adventure Trail

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Many information boards on the early historical settlements line the path. And otherwise the path through the forest is very nice to hike.

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8

11.6 km

A bit of climbing skill is required here and you should definitely be sure-footed. It goes right through the ramparts

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11.7 km

Block fields on Kleiner Gleichberg

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The Kleine Gleichberg (641 m) forms a "geological twin" with the opposite Großer Gleichberg (679 m). Both mountains are basalt cones of volcanic origin. The name "Steinsburg" (867: Steinberg) probably …

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.2 km

2.47 km

2.35 km

687 m

617 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

4.79 km

4.39 km

2.85 km

1.44 km

454 m

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Comments

February 8, 2023,Gleichberge (641m & 679m) - Herrliche Weitblicke hoch zwei
Gleichberge (641m & 679m) - Magnificent views to the power of two
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Mountain tour in the Franconian part of Thuringia
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Tour 11 from the Roth hiking book
"Franconian hiking mountains - the 50 most beautiful summit destinations and vantage points between Rhön and Altmühltal"

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August 25, 2022,Wanderung
The height information determined by komoot does not match reality, it must have been lowered by around 50 m.

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