UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Thuringian Forest

The state recognized resort Gehlberg lies 760 to 800 m above sea level. In several places the forest reaches up to the village. In the southwest rise the highest mountains of the Thuringian Forestthe Große Beerberg (982 m) and the Schneekopf (978 m) with its striking tower, which Thuringia's highest point to an impressive 1001.11m. To the south-east, in the immediate vicinity of the village, the Gabelbachskopf (773 m) offers a charming view of Gehlberg. To the north, the Hohe Warte towers above wooded ridges and charming valleys. To the north-west is the Hohe Stein (742 m), a striking vantage point between Eckardtskopf (813 m) above the Kehlstalswand and the dark Kehl valley.

Gehlberg is considered to have very good snow conditions and is well suited as a place of recreation in all seasons at Metabolic diseases, circulatory problems or fatigue.. Heart patients can also continue their recovery process here, as the place is many hikes to the surroundings without major slopes enables.

Winter vacationers offer Toboggan slopes, groomed ski and winter hiking trails many opportunities for active recreation. The Cross-country skiing trail is available daily for inexperienced skiers to try their first steps on boards and for experts to warm up.

Always worth a visit is the in the center of the village located Thuringian Museum Park Gehlberg with connected Glass Museum, Snow Head Ball Cabinet, Poacher Museum and Local History Room.