Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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5.63 km

Finsterbergturm

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A climb is worthwhile very nice view from the tower of Schmiedefeld to the Schmücke and Schneekopf 😉

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5.69 km

Observation tower on Großer Finsterberg

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The new tower on the Finsterberg offers a view over the entire Thuringian Forest. 👍

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12.2 km

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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The Neue Gehlberger Hütte is located on the 978-meter-high Schneekopf mountain and is the highest-altitude serviced hut in Thuringia. It offers a cozy hiking hostel with shared rooms and a restaurant serving traditional Thuringian cuisine.

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14.6 km

Schmücke Lodge and Beer Garden

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About ten kilometers from Oberhof is the Hotel / Restaurant Schmücke. If you want to stay "in the green": Here is the opportunity. Speaking of opportunity. At Schmücke's there are …

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17.2 km

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22.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

3.33 km

2.17 km

769 m

552 m

538 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

6.20 km

1.72 km

1.64 km

1.35 km

278 m

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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Finsterbergturm

Observation tower on Großer Finsterberg

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

Schmücke Lodge and Beer Garden

Serpentines on the Rennsteig

View over the Mordfleckwand Valley

Forest Road in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

View of Schmiedefeld

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