Best trails near Schneeberg
4.3(74 reviews)
Want to check out Schneeberg 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schneeberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (20)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop 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·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic loop in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park near Bischofsgrün. The exciting tour leads through the forest first to the Rudolfstein with bizarre rock formations. There is also a staircase so the rocks can be seen from above. Afterward, the tour continues to the Schneeberg, where some meters in altitude must be overcome. Here, the tremendous distant view rewards, especially from the Schneeberg tower. Highlights: - Rudolfstein - Schneeberg - great views
- 4.6 (12)·Moderate·9.4 mi·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·37.2 mi·Est. 19–20.5 hrDemanding mountain hike in the Fichtelgebirge nature park in Bavaria. The hike should best be divided into several days with overnight accommodations 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) - Wallenstein (877 m) - Rudolfstein (866m) - Gr. Haberstein (848 m) - Kornberg (827 m) - High Matze (813 m) - Epprechtstein (798m)
- 3.4 (4)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. The Backoefeleweg is a popular hiking trail from Bischofsgruen to Schneeberg, which is 1051 m above sea level and the highest mountain in the Fichtelgebirge and all of Franconia. From the Bischofsgruen town hall you walk through Birnstengel and past the beautiful park "Duerrbecks Landschaftsgarten". At the latest from here it is a constant, but moderate incline uphill to the Backoefele on the summit of the Schneeberg. Highlights of...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·31.7 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrAt first it goes leisurely up a tar road, then on gravel paths. The junction on the right onto the beautiful SingelTrail (one of the 2 to 3 highlights of the tour) should not be missed. Then up on the ox head. There is also a nice MTB downhill test (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 easily jump down with the fully....
- Hard·12.9 mi·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, 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 5.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,158 ft.
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 37.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schneeberg?
Schneeberg: With an ascent of 7,509 ft, 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 5,583 ft 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.