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Der Schneekopf 978m – Weitblick Runde von Gehlberg

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Der Schneekopf 978m – Weitblick Runde von Gehlberg

sandra and Katja Forch planned a hike

November 6, 2020

Der Schneekopf 978m – Weitblick Runde von Gehlberg

Moderate

04:02

13.8km

3.4km/h

380m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.32 km

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)

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At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest elevation in Thuringia after the Großer Beerberg (983 meters). From here you can enjoy magnificent views all around. Visiting the top …

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5.50 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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5.67 km

View of the Schneekopf summit and observation towers

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Grandiose view of Oberhof and the Thuringian Forest.

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5.69 km

Schneekopf Forest Activity Trail

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A climb to the Schneekopf with lots of distraction for children. Anyone who collects pine cones can also hunt down a few small animals themselves. Don't worry, they can rise again.

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6.86 km

Crossroads Rennsteig

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At the crossroads there are information boards with explanations.

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7.20 km

Rosenkopf (938 m) – Boundary Stones on the Rennsteig

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Here you can find a lot of information about the history of the boundary stones and thus also about the origins of the Rennsteig.

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7.68 km

Plänckner's viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)

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The highest and at the same time one of the most beautiful vantage points directly on the Rennsteig. Above the town of Suhl, where the Rennsteig reaches its highest point, …

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11.5 km

Geierfels Climbing Area

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On the mountain slope a few rocks rise, which are already prepared with some eyelets, so that you can climb here on the rock. Corresponding experience, ability and equipment presupposed, one can spend a nice time here.

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13.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

2.24 km

1.86 km

638 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.07 km

2.78 km

1.83 km

643 m

228 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Der Schneekopf 978m – Weitblick Runde von Gehlberg

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

View of the Schneekopf summit and observation towers

Schneekopf Forest Activity Trail

Crossroads Rennsteig

Rosenkopf (938 m) – Boundary Stones on the Rennsteig

Plänckner's viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)

Geierfels Climbing Area

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