📷 Rainer Lippert, Public domainGroßer Inselsberg
Brotterode-Trusetal, Germany
One of the highest peaks of the Thuringian Forest, crossed by the Rennsteig ridge trail. A short, steep walk from the car park leads to wide views over the forest.
The Großer Inselsberg in the Thuringian Forest reaches 916.5 m and is the fourth-highest distinct mountain in Thuringia. It lies on the Rennsteig, whose trail runs over the summit and here also forms part of the E3 European long-distance path. Apart from the buildings, the summit area has been a nature reserve since 1961. On the summit stand a viewing tower, the Berggasthof Stöhr mountain inn and the Inselsberg transmitter with a 127 m antenna.
A road branches off state road 1024 between Brotterode and Tabarz and leads to the summit, where there is parking. The view reaches far across the Thuringian Forest. If you have more time, you can combine it with a circular walk from the car park at the Kleiner Inselsberg; the loop is a little over 15 km and takes about four and a half hours.
- Nearest town
- Brotterode-Trusetal, Germany
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 50.8522, 10.4667
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Womo-Stellplatz Bad TabarzMotorhome stopover5 km from Großer Inselsberg · 15 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Campingplatz am SchwimmbadCampsite13 km from Großer InselsbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingpark EisenachCampsite13 km from Großer Inselsberg · 60 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Auszeit LindigshofCampsite18 km from Großer InselsbergCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Campingplatz am SchönseeCampsite22 km from Großer InselsbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Campingplatz Drei GleichenCampsite24 km from Großer Inselsberg · 150 pitchesTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Großer Inselsberg?
Großer Inselsberg is in Brotterode-Trusetal, Germany, at GPS 50.8522, 10.4667. It is about 4 km from Bad Tabarz.
Can you camp near Großer Inselsberg?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Inselbergbad Brotterode-Trusetal, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 52 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Großer Inselsberg?
Großer Inselsberg is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Thuringian Forest: Wartburg to Weimar.
What is there to see near Großer Inselsberg?
Places worth a stop nearby: Wartburg Castle (17 km), Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes (66 km), Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe (91 km) and Rappbode Dam (103 km).
When is the best time to visit Großer Inselsberg?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)