Best trails near Hoher Geiersberg
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Hoher Geiersberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 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. Hoher Geiersberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hoher Geiersberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (28)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular trail on the Rennsteig, Thuringia, Germany The starting point of the tour is the paid hiking car park in Schmücke. It can be reached by bus and train. As the name suggests, this beautiful loop is characterised by magnificent views. The area around the Großer Beerberg, the highest point in the whole of Thuringia, or from "Pläckners Aussicht", offers particularly beautiful views. This loop is a real experience both in summer and in the winter months. There are several...
- 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...
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, scenic hiking route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The hike starts at the Ausspanne car park (bus travel also possible) and leads along the Rennsteig trail past the Rosenkopf to the Suhler Hütte inn. The hike follows natural paths through the depths of the forest and along the raised bog on the Großer Beerberg. There are always great views over the Thuringian Forest. The return journey follows the same route. Highlights of the hike: - High moor - View from the Schneekopf -...
- 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"
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·46.2 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrPopular, varied circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A great MTB route over the peaks of the Zella-Mehlis and Oberhof mountains. The day tour leads over Schneekopf, Schwarzen Kopf and Ruppberg. It offers fantastic views and idyllic nature. Highlights of the tour: - Views of the Thuringian Forest - Varied route
- 3.5 (2)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike to the Schneekopf in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The hike starts at the Ausspanne car park along the popular Thuringian Rennsteig long-distance hiking trail. A first stop is worthwhile at the Plänckners Aussicht with a view of the Großer Beerbergs. The trail leads through the wooded low mountain range landscape up to the 978 metre high Schneekopf - the second highest mountain in the Thuringian Forest. After a well-earned break, you return the same way. Highlights: -...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hoher Geiersberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hoher Geiersberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hoher Geiersberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hoher Geiersberg is Schmücke - Hochmoor am Beerberg - Schneekopf, which has a 4.6 star rating from 28 reviews. This trail is 9.0 km long with an elevation gain of 398 m.
What is the longest trail near Hoher Geiersberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hoher Geiersberg is "Rennsteigtrails": Gipfelstürmer. This trail is estimated to be 46.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hoher Geiersberg?
Hoher Geiersberg: With an ascent of 1,636 m, "Rennsteigtrails": Gipfelstürmer 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 Hoher Geiersberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hoher Geiersberg is Rennsteig Stage 4: Grenzadler - Allzunah with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.
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- 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