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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Heilbad Heiligenstadt

TOP-Hiking trail Iberg experience

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4.7

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TOP-Hiking trail Iberg experience

03:41

12.7km

340m

Hiking

On this scenic circular route, you can experience the beauty of the Eichsfeld over a limestone ridge through a varied natural and cultural landscape. And in addition to dense beech forest and valuable yew tree stands, there are great viewpoints to explore.

After just the first few kilometers, you reach…

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Last updated: March 19, 2025

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2.62 km

Ibergwarte Observation Tower

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The tower was built between the 14th and 15th centuries as an observation tower. The entrance is far above ground and could only be climbed with a ladder. On the …

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7.80 km

View from the Elisabethhöhe

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What a view! The information board showing the towns and mountains in the region is also nice. The steep climb on the western flank is a sporting challenge. 👍😎

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Nice place for a stamp station.

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12.7 km

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7.25 km

3.56 km

927 m

594 m

359 m

Surfaces

8.20 km

3.05 km

841 m

583 m

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April 3, 2026,❤️: TOP-Wanderweg Erlebnis Iberg
The next TOP hiking trail was explored today in initially overcast weather ☁️. From the designated hiking parking lot, some altitude meters had to be covered to reach the Ibergwarte. Of course, we fearlessly climbed the lattice steps (outside) and the two ladders in the tower to arrive at the upper level. The Ibergwarte is one of the few remaining …

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Start / Finish: Heiligenstadt Train Station

Route:
Ibergrandweg - Schlängelweg - Ibergwarte - Neun Brunnen - Langes Tal - Maienwand - Elisabethhöhe - Kreuzweg - Paradiesblick - Klöppelsklus - Kurfürstenstein - Drei Linden Chapel - Gasthaus Iberg


The start of the top hiking trail also marks the destination of the circular hike. The trail is signposted throughout with a white …

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A beautiful hike in perfect weather. Easy to walk even though it's always up and down. Wonderful view from the Maiwand rest area.

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April 6, 2025,Erlebnisweg Iberg
A beautiful hike, albeit with some very steep sections. Lots of beautiful yew trees along the way.

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From a parking lot on Ägidienstr. we started the TOP hike experience Iberg. The tour leads up to the Iberg Warte. You can reach the top using ladders and enjoy the view of Heiligenstadt. Via the great Maienwand viewpoint you go over the Elisabeth Höhe to the Medirianstein and finally via the Gasthaus am Iberg back to the parking lot. …

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More information about this really beautiful hiking trail can be found at naturpark-ehw.de/weg/top-wanderweg-erlebnis-iberg-eichsfeld-thueringen

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TOP hiking trail - Iberg experience (Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal nature park)

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"Quality Trail Wanderable Germany"

naturpark-ehw.de/aktiv/wanderwege/top-wanderweg-erlebnis-iberg.html

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Touringen stamp offices:

> 73 - Maienwand

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I have to say, this really is a "top hiking trail".
The trails are top-notch, there is a lot to see, and plenty of places to sit. Even if it's a bit of a shortcut, it's highly recommended.

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April 24, 2024

On this scenic circular route, you can experience the beauty of the Eichsfeld over a limestone ridge through a varied natural and cultural landscape. And in addition to dense beech forest and valuable yew tree stands, there are great viewpoints to explore.



After just the first few kilometers, you reach

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