Best trails near Fichtenkopf
4.7(76 reviews)
Fichtenkopf: 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. Fichtenkopf: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Fichtenkopf are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·20.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 4 of the Rennsteig, connecting Oberhof with Frauenwald (Allzunah) on one of the most scenic sections of the trail. From the Grenzadler, the path passes the famous Rennsteig Garden and climbs to the Großer Beerberg, the highest peak in the Thuringian Forest at 982 meters. Highlights include the high moor on the Beerberg, the Herbert Roth Monument at Borstenplatz, and the historic Schmücke inn. The path continues past the Nahe Spring to the traditional Rennsteig station...
- 4.6 (18)·Hard·29 km·Est. 10–11 hrGreat summit tour around Goltlauter in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The start and end point is the Goldlauter Brücke car park/bus stop. From there, the summit circuit begins a crisp section up into the forest from the Salzberg to the Großer Finsterberg via the Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf and finally to the Rosenkopf and back past the Großer Beerberg. Highlights: - Summit ascents: Salzberg, Großer Finsterberg, Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf, Rosenkopf and Großer Beerberg - Magnificent views
- 4.8 (8)·Hard·21.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular, scenic route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. Almost 15,000 runners take part in the Rennsteiglauf every year. The route leads through the Thuringian Forest past cultural and historical sights such as Wartburg Castle and idyllic landscapes such as the raised bog on the Großer Beerberg. The route also runs through the UNESCO Vessertal Biosphere Reserve, where you will find more hiking trails and attractions. Highlights of the route: - Varied flora and fauna - UNESCO Biosphere...
- 4.7 (7)·Hard·18 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic and idyllic hiking and running trail in Suhl, Thuringia. From the car park in Schmücke (at the Schneekopf bus stop), follow the Michael-Kehr-Weg via the "Suhler Hütte" mining lodge through the shady forest until you reach the Großer Finsterberg. There you have beautiful views of the surrounding area. You then return to the starting point via Goldlauter. Highlights of the hike: - Charming forest landscape - Großer Finsterberg - Beautiful views
- 3.8 (11)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. Beautiful forest trails and several vantage points await you on this loop trail in the Thuringian Forest. Up to the Suhler Huette mountain hut, the climb is quite constant, but not very steep. The highest hut on the Rennsteig offers overnight accommodation and home-style cooking (note opening hours). Highlights of the hike: - Suhler Huette - Unterer Geiersberg - Hansenrod - Goldlauter - Viewpoint "Koepfchen"
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·29.6 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis point-to-point route offers an immersive experience along the historic ridge of the Thuringian Forest, connecting Neustadt am Rennsteig to the winter sports hub of Oberhof. Cyclists can expect well-packed gravel tracks, shifting dirt trails, and scenic clearings. Following the ancient boundary path known as the Rennsteig, the way passes through dense pine forests that once formed borders between old German duchies. A nice stop along the ridge is the Plänckners Aussicht point, providing...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·62.1 km·Est. 17.5–19.5 hrStage 2 of the long-distance cycle route "Rennsteig cycle path", Thuringia. This is the second stage of the approximately 200 km long Rennsteig Cycle Trail, which follows a ridge path from Hörschel on the Werra to Blankenstein on the Saale that has existed since the Middle Ages and was once used as a trade route. The cycle tour is largely identical to the famous long-distance hiking trail on the Rennsteig, which is why you are mostly travelling on gravelled, well-marked paths. The second...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route starts at the end of the road in Goldlauter, which lies north-east of Suhl. It begins by following the Goldene Lauter. It leads through the forest, which is part of the Thuringian Forest, and uses the Pochwerkgrundweg. On the way back to the starting point, you pass the Zuckerhut, which is around 760 metres high.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Fichtenkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Fichtenkopf. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Fichtenkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Fichtenkopf is Rennsteig Stage 4: Grenzadler - Allzunah, which has a 4.3 star rating from 20 reviews. This trail is 20.4 km long with an elevation gain of 604 m.
What is the longest trail near Fichtenkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Fichtenkopf is Rennsteig-Radwanderweg Etappe 2: Oberhof - Neuhaus am Rennweg. This trail is estimated to be 62.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Fichtenkopf?
Fichtenkopf: With an ascent of 1,874 m, Rennsteig-Radwanderweg Etappe 2: Oberhof - Neuhaus am Rennweg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Summit Hiking Trail from Goldlauter with 1,344 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Fichtenkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Fichtenkopf is Rennsteig Stage 4: Grenzadler - Allzunah with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Schneekopf
- Großer Beerberg
- Plänckners Aussicht
- Neue Gehlberger Hütte
- Borstenplatz
- Großer Finsterberg
- Gasthaus Suhler Hütte
- Triefender Stein
- Schneekopfhütte
- Finsterberger Köpfchen
- Walter-Ulbricht-Schanze
- Sachsenstein
- Ilm-Brunnen
- Teufelskanzel
- Rundblick Salzberg
- Schmücke-Schneekopf Blick
- Sandwurf
- Brönle
- Vesserquelle
- Salzberg