Best trails near Schneekopf
4.4(79 reviews)
Schneekopf: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Schneekopf: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schneekopf 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...
- 4.6 (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
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·22.4 km·Est. 7–8 hrChallenging and varied excursion in Oberhof, Thuringia. From the Oberhof spa gardens, the route leads through the Thuringian Forest via the Schuderbachswiese to the Schneekopf. Highlights of the hike: - Past the Schuderbachswiese - Idyllic forest landscape - Beautiful views of the raised bog on the Großer Beerberge
- 4.3 (8)·Hard·7.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, panoramic circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This popular hike leads through the heights of the Thuringian Forest. On the way from the Waldhotel Schmücke (car park and bus stop available), the route passes bizarre "forest spirits," some beautiful views, and idyllic narrow paths. It goes past the Schneekopfmoor and the Teufelskanzel to the Schneekopf. There is the Touringen stamp point 68 - Schneekopf. From there, the route goes up and down through the low mountain...
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·9.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest biosphere reserve, Thuringia. This beautiful circular hike leads to the second highest mountain in the Thuringian Forest: the Schneekopf, which is almost 980 metres high. Along the way, you can take a relaxing break in Schmücke or at the "Güldene Brücke" bridge, for example. Highlights of the hike: - Spa gardens in Gehlberg - Schneekopf (978 m above sea level) - Vicious circle - Schmücke
- 4.4 (7)·Hard·10.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. This beautiful loop from Gehlberg leads up to the Schneekopf, the second-highest mountain peak in the Thuringian Forest. The route is shaped like an eight and can therefore be easily shortened. The first loop leads around the Brand, which is 900 m high - also one of the highest peaks in the Thuringian Forest. The second loop leads up to the Schneekopf. Highlights of the hike: - Schneekopf - Brand - Schneekopf moor -...
- 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 Schneekopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schneekopf. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schneekopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schneekopf 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 Schneekopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schneekopf is "Rennsteigtrails": Gipfelstürmer. This trail is estimated to be 46.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schneekopf?
Schneekopf: 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 Schneekopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schneekopf is Summit Hiking Trail from Goldlauter with a 4.6-star rating from 18 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