Großer Inselsberg
One of the best-known peaks in the Thuringian Forest, at 916 meters, with a viewing terrace on top. The Rennsteig ridge trail passes nearby.
Großer Inselsberg rises to 916 meters. As a solitary peak with wide views, it is the emblem of the Thuringian Forest. On clear days you can see the Brocken in the Harz and the Rhön mountains in the distance. The summit has a viewing platform, a restaurant and a TV tower, and the Rennsteig ridge trail passes just below. In summer you can ride the summer toboggan run from the Brotterode side. In winter the area offers tobogganing and cross-country skiing. You can drive to the Grenzwiese car park partway up the mountain, then walk about 20 minutes to the summit. It is about 20 km southeast of Eisenach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Altenstein Palace, Park & Cave
- Burschenschaft Monument
- Drachenschlucht
- Nikolaitor & Luther Monument
- Bach House Eisenach
- Reuter-Wagner-Museum
- Lutherhaus Eisenach
- Market Square & St. George's Church