Umpfen-Berg, Mountain summit in Rhön, Germany
Umpfen-Berg is a mountain summit in the Rhön range that rises 701 meters above sea level in Thuringia with a distinctive peaked form. The slopes lead to a lodge at the top where paths branch out to different viewpoints across the surrounding terrain.
Iron Age fortifications found on the western plateau indicate human settlement dating back over 2000 years. Later the mountain became shaped by quarrying operations that extracted basalt from 1910 to 1978 and altered the local economy.
The summit has long served as a landmark for people traveling through the Rhön region, shaping how locals understand their landscape. Visitors walking here today can see the same views that guided travelers for generations.
A road from Kaltenlengsfeld reaches the Rhönbrise lodge at the top, offering shelter, refreshment, and rest opportunities during your visit. The slopes are accessible on foot with different route options depending on your time and fitness level.
On clear days the summit offers views that extend across several mountain ridges to the distant Thüringer Wald. Peaks like Gebaberg and Wasserkuppe serve as well-known landmarks that have guided people in the region for a long time.
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