Best trails near Großer Finsterberg
4.7(29 reviews)
Want to check out Großer Finsterberg from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großer Finsterberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 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
- 4.7 (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
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·8.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic loop in the Thuringian Forest. This is a wonderful hike through the Thuringian Forest. From Stützerbach, the route follows the Taubach to the source of the Ilm and continues from here to the Großer Finsterberg. After a detour to the equally beautiful but slightly less high Finsterberger Köpfchen, the route follows the famous Rennsteig trail back to the starting point. There are refreshment stops in Stützerbach. By bus and train (Stützerbach train station). The route is suitable for...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Großer Finsterberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Großer Finsterberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Großer Finsterberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großer Finsterberg is Summit Hiking Trail from Goldlauter, which has a 4.6 star rating from 18 reviews. This trail is 18.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 4,409 ft.
What is the longest trail near Großer Finsterberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großer Finsterberg is Summit Hiking Trail from Goldlauter. This trail is estimated to be 18.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großer Finsterberg?
Großer Finsterberg: With an ascent of 4,409 ft, Summit Hiking Trail from Goldlauter has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Gehlberg, Finsterberg und Mönchhof with 3,802 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großer Finsterberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großer Finsterberg 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 Brain
- Walter-Ulbricht-Schanze
- Sachsenstein
- Ilm-Brunnen
- Teufelskanzel
- Rundblick Salzberg
- Schmücke-Schneekopf Blick
- Sandwurf
- Brönle
- Vesserquelle
- Salzberg