Best trails near Unterer Geiersberg
4.4(46 reviews)
Want to check out Unterer Geiersberg from the trail? Good news: 7 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Unterer Geiersberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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
- 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 (1)·Hard·10.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. This hiking trail runs in a beautiful loop around Goldlauter and Heidersbach. Again and again you cross the valleys of pretty streams and rivers. The highest point of the hike is reached between the two mountains "Zuckerhut" and "Hoffnungskopf" - from here the way back to the starting point is very relaxed. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest - Lange Lauter - Golden Lauter - Duerre Lauter - Runsel valley
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·13.7 mi·Est. 7–8 hrVaried hiking trail with slight inclines and beautiful views The hike begins in Zella-Mehlis, where there is also a train station, which ensures that the route is easily accessible. Highlights of the hike: - Ski chalet Goldlauter - Sand throw - Lower Beerberg - Sommerbach peach house - Will's graves - Tailor's reason
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic, idyllic hiking trail in Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia. The starting point is at the Zella-Mehlis train station and it goes through the beautiful Thuringian Forest in the direction of Heidersbach. The Schneidersgrund offers beautiful views Highlights of the circular route: - Beautiful prospects at Schneidersgrund - Shady, beautiful forest trails
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Unterer Geiersberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Unterer Geiersberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Unterer Geiersberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Unterer Geiersberg 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 Unterer Geiersberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Unterer Geiersberg is Summit Hiking Trail from Goldlauter. This trail is estimated to be 18.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Unterer Geiersberg?
Unterer Geiersberg: 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 Zella-Mehlis Runde with 2,880 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Unterer Geiersberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Unterer Geiersberg 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