Glöckner

Glöckner is a mountain summit in Thuringia with an elevation of approximately 702 meters, offering views across the central German landscape. The slopes are forested and accessible through several established hiking paths.

The name originated in medieval times and likely refers to the mountain's shape, a common practice in German geography. Such high points served as natural reference markers for regional settlement patterns.

The Glöckner mountain serves as a natural landmark for local communities, marking territorial boundaries and seasonal changes through its visible weather patterns.

The summit is reachable from several hiking routes, with the eastern path offering a gentler ascent for most visitors. The trails are accessible throughout the year, though spring and autumn provide the most comfortable conditions.

The mountain's slopes reveal rock formations from the Triassic period, preserving traces of an ancient sea. Observant hikers can spot different rock types while climbing, each telling part of the region's geological story.

Location: Thuringia

Elevation above the sea: 702.5 m

GPS coordinates: 50.86236,10.37509

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03