Best trails near Schneeberg
4.3(74 reviews)
Schneeberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 11 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Schneeberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schneeberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (20)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge nature park, Bavaria. This is a promising round on two peaks of the Fichtelgebirge. From the hikers' car park, the trail follows a small brook to the Seehaus and continues to the Nußhardt, which is surrounded by a nature reserve. It then leads on to the Schneeberg with its Schneeberg tower, which can be seen from afar. Here, the view can be enjoyed for a moment, or you can have a picnic before turning around and hiking back the same...
- 4.2 (19)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic circular route in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park near Bischofsgrün. The interesting tour leads through the forest first to the Rudolfstein with its bizarre rock formations. There are also stairs here so that the rocks can be seen from above. Afterwards, the tour continues to the Schneeberg, where you now also have to climb a few metres in altitude. Here the reward is the great distant view, especially from the Schneeberg tower. Highlights: - Rudolfstein - Schneeberg - great views
- 4.6 (12)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrWooded summit tour near Weißenstadt in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park. This route leads to the Schneeberg in the beautiful Fichtelgebirge. The 1,050 meter-high Schneeberg is the highest elevation here. The route leads through romantic valleys on idyllic hiking trails. The Fichtelgebirge is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful low mountain ranges in Germany. Along the way, the route passes magnificent rock formations such as the Rudolfsattel and the Drei Brüdern. Most of the way up is...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·59.9 km·Est. 19–20.5 hrChallenging mountain hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park in Bavaria. The hike should ideally be split over several days with overnight accommodation in Weißenstadt and Neubau. The "highlights" of this beautiful tour are the 12 peaks: - Schneeberg (1053 m) - Ochsenkopf (1024 m) - Nußhardt (972 m) - Kösseine (939 m) - Platte (884 m) - Burgstein (879 m) - Waldstein (877 m) - Rudolfstein (866 m) - Gr.Haberstein (848 m) - Kornberg (827 m) - Hohe Matze (813 m) - Epprechtstein (798m)
- 3.4 (4)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. The Backöfeleweg is a popular hiking trail from Bischofsgrün to Schneeberg, the highest mountain in the Fichtelgebirge and the whole of Franconia at 1051 metres above sea level. From Bischofsgrün town hall, you walk through Birnstengel and past the Dürrbeck landscape garden park, which is well worth seeing. From here at the latest, the trail climbs steadily but moderately uphill to the Backöfele on the summit of the...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·51 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrAt first, the route climbs leisurely along a tarmac road, then continues along gravel paths. Don't miss the turn-off to the right onto the beautiful single trail (one of the 2 or 3 highlights of the tour). Then up to the Ochsenkopf. There is also a nice MTB downhill test here (incl. lift). This route leads down the other side of the hill into the Main valley. This descent is quite challenging and interesting, at least at the beginning. The path consists of many stone steps that you can...
- Hard·20.8 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 11 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in the herb village of Nagel and ends in Fichtelberg. The path leads from the Nageler See through the high forests of the Fichtel Mountains toward the impressive granite formations of the southern massif. The itinerary climbs toward the Seehaus and the summit of the Nußhardt with its massive boulder fields, offering spectacular views of the Schneeberg and Ochsenkopf, before...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schneeberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schneeberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schneeberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schneeberg is Seehaus, Nußhardt and Schneeberg, which has a 4.8 star rating from 20 reviews. This trail is 9.0 km long with an elevation gain of 353 m.
What is the longest trail near Schneeberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schneeberg is 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge. This trail is estimated to be 59.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schneeberg?
Schneeberg: With an ascent of 2,289 m, 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Goldkronach - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg with 1,702 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schneeberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schneeberg is Silberhaus - Platte - Nusshardt - Schneeberg - Fichtelsee with a 4.0-star rating from 6 reviews.