Camping with a View of the Stars
A pitch at the top of Hohe Geba near Rhönblick, at 751 meters. The Rhön is a certified dark sky park, and you'll notice it at night. Above the five observation platforms, the sky is free from light pollution; on clear nights, your view stretches all the way to the mountain ridges of the Rennsteig. This site isn't for those seeking comfort — there are no sanitary facilities, only self-sufficient campers belong here. Power is available at the platforms. During the day, a panoramic view opens up over the Hohe Rhön, and the Bergstübchen serves food during the season. In the evening: stars.1
What roadsurfer spots writes
„Welcome to the Window to the Universe. The Rhön, as a certified starlight park, offers an experience worth having both day and night.
At night, the window to the universe opens on Hohe Geba and provides a unique glimpse into our cosmos.“
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Sights in the area1
Rhön Dark Sky Park
The Rhön is one of Germany's certified dark-sky parks, with little light pollution over the ridge. Public stargazing tours run on the Hohe Geba — the plan for cloudless nights.
Wasserkuppe
The highest peak in the Rhön, known as the cradle of gliding. Wind blows almost constantly up top; on clear days you look out over much of the range — a rewarding trip for fair weather.
Erfurt
Thuringia's capital, about 68 km away. A medieval old town with the cathedral and St. Severus church rising over the Domplatz. The rainy-day classic when fog sits over the Geba.
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