Best trails near Rosenkopf
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Want to check out Rosenkopf from the trail? Good news: 14 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 14 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rosenkopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (28)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular trail on the Rennsteig, Thuringia, Germany The starting point of the tour is the paid hiking parking lot in Schmücke. It can be reached by bus and train. As the name suggests, this beautiful loop is all about great 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 places to stop...
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·12.7 mi·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·18 mi·Est. 10–11 hrGreat summit tour around Goltlauter in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The start and end point is the Goldlauter Bridge car park/bus stop. From there, a tough stretch up into the forest begins the summit tour from the Salzberg to the Großer Finsterberg via the Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf and finally to the Rosenkopf and past the Großer Beerberg. Highlights: - Summit ascents: Salzberg, Großer Finsterberg, Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf, Rosenkopf and Großer Beerberg - grandiose view
- 4.8 (8)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular, scenic route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. Almost 15,000 runners run the Rennsteiglauf every year. The route leads through the Thuringian Forest along cultural and historical sights such as the Wartburg Castle and idyllic landscapes such as the high moor on the Großer Beerberg. Furthermore, the path runs through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Vessertal, where you will find more hiking trails and attractions. Highlights of the route: - Varied flora and fauna - UNESCO Biosphere...
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, scenic hiking route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The hike starts at the Ausspanne parking lot (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. You return along the same route. Highlights of the hike: - High moor - View from the Schneekopf -...
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·13.9 mi·Est. 7–8 hrChallenging and diverse excursion in Oberhof, Thuringia. From the Kurpark Oberhof it goes through the Thuringian Forest over the Schuderbachswiese to the Schneekopf. Highlights of the hike: - Past the Schuderbachswiese - Idyllic forest landscape - Beautiful views of the high moor on the Great Beerberge
- 4.3 (8)·Hard·4.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, panoramic loop in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This popular hike leads through the heights of the Thuringian Forest. On the way from the Waldhotel Schmücke (parking lot 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 range...
- 4.7 (7)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic and idyllic hiking and running trail in Suhl, Thuringia. From the car park in Schmücke (near the Schneekopf bus stop), follow the Michael-Kehr-Weg via the "Suhler Hütte" mountain hut and through the shady forest until you reach the Großer Finsterberg. There you have beautiful views of the area. It then goes back to the starting point via Goldlauter. Highlights of the hike: - Charming forest landscape - Great Dark Mountain - Beautiful views
- 3.8 (11)·Moderate·7.5 mi·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·18.4 mi·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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Rosenkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Rosenkopf. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 12 hiking trails, 5 mountain biking trails, 5 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Rosenkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rosenkopf is Schmücke - Hochmoor am Beerberg - Schneekopf, which has a 4.6 star rating from 28 reviews. This trail is 5.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,305 ft.
What is the longest trail near Rosenkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rosenkopf is Rennsteig-Radwanderweg Etappe 2: Oberhof - Neuhaus am Rennweg. This trail is estimated to be 38.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rosenkopf?
Rosenkopf: With an ascent of 6,148 ft, 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 "Rennsteigtrails": Gipfelstürmer with 5,367 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rosenkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rosenkopf 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 Brain
- Walter-Ulbricht-Schanze
- Sachsenstein
- Ilm-Brunnen
- Teufelskanzel
- Rundblick Salzberg
- Schmücke-Schneekopf Blick
- Sandwurf
- Brönle
- Vesserquelle
- Salzberg