Wittenberg
Is the finest view in the Catskill Park to be had from the Wittenberg’s ledge? Or does the view from Twin’s ledge edge it out? The only way to know is to climb both.
Peak Details
Height: 3,782ft (1,153m)
Range: Southern Catskills
Level: Difficult
Scenic: Very
Trail Type: Fully Trailed
Wittenberg Hiking Trails & Hikes
Van Benschoten Trail
Mysterious, historic and beautiful—this hike is also incredibly steep.
Wittenberg & Cornell from Woodland Valley
An extremely rewarding hike that includes the infamous Cornell Crack and breathtaking views from both mountains.
Burroughs Range Trail Loop
Incredible two-day hike over the highest and finest terrain in The Catskills.
Cross Mountain Meathook
A long, quiet, remote and insanely beautiful hike with epic views.
7 Amazing Scenic Catskills Views You Don’t Know
The best scenic Catskills views? Often, they’re not the ones you'll find in any guidebook.
Hike Slide, Cornell & Wittenberg
This is my favorite tough-but-beautiful Catskills hike. Long, rugged, technical and remote, it brings you over three summits to some of the most stunning lookouts in the Catskill Park.
Best Day Hike in the Catskills: Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide
As rugged as I suspected — but more beautiful than I imagined.
Wittenberg Topography
Summit Forecast: Wittenberg
The page URL below shows the weather at Wittenberg’s summit for the next six days.
If a foreacast for a peak is not directly available, this page may display a link to a nearby location.
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Wittenberg-Mountain/forecasts/1155
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