Ellenbogen

#671 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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The Ellenbogen is an 814-metre high extinct volcano in the Thuringian Rhön in the district of Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2671 ftCoordinates: 50°34'22"N, 10°4'54"E

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Ellenbogen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Moor, Rhön Mountains, Fischbach/Rhön, Auersberg.

4.1 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Black Moor
105 min walk • Black Moor, or in German "Schwarzes Moor", is a natural jewel located in the mountainous region of the Bavarian Forest, near the border between Germany and the Czech Republic. This area, known for its harsh landscape and unique biological diversity, is home to one of...
4.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Rhön Mountains
109 min walk • The Rhön Mountains are a group of low mountains in central Germany, located around the border area where the states of Hesse, Bavaria and Thuringia come together. These mountains, which are at the extreme southeast end of the East Hesse Highlands, are partly a result of ancient volcanic activity.
6.1 miNE
Village, Nature, Natural attraction
Fischbach/Rhön
155 min walk • Fischbach/Rhön is a village and a former municipality in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district of Thuringia, Germany. Since 31 December 2013, it is part of the town Kaltennordheim.
3.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Auersberg
90 min walk • The Auersberg is a mountain, 756.9 m above sea level, in the Rhön, that rises immediately north of Hilders. East of the wooded peak lies Simmershausen, a village in the municipality of Hilders, and to the north is Lahrbach, in the municipality of Tann.
4.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohe Rhön
105 min walk • Hohe Rhön is a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft in the district Schmalkalden-Meiningen, in Thuringia, Germany. The seat of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft is in Kaltennordheim.
4.6 miSE
Town
Fladungen
117 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Fladungen Castle, a stunning 14th-century fortress that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the castle's interior, which is filled with fascinating exhibits showcasing the...
3.6 miW
Locality
Hilders
92 min walk • Hilders is a municipality in the district of Fulda, in Hesse, Germany. To the north rises the mountain of Auersberg.

Ellenbogen

Facts and practical information

Ellenbogen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Black Moor

Rhön Mountains

Fischbach/Rhön

Auersberg

Hohe Rhön

Fladungen

Hilders