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Gera Valley Viewpoint – View of Oberhof loop from Kernzone Schneekopfmoor

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Gera Valley Viewpoint – View of Oberhof loop from Kernzone Schneekopfmoor

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Gera Valley Viewpoint – View of Oberhof loop from Kernzone Schneekopfmoor

01:12

4.36km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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1.76 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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1.92 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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1.96 km

Gera Valley Viewpoint

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Spot with a view of the Geratal. The A71 can be seen very small

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1.99 km

Geratal View Viewpoint (Schneekopf)

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Very brilliant views in all directions, also (and especially) in rainy weather. If you are in the vicinity, you should definitely cycle past here.

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2.09 km

View of Oberhof

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In winter only accessible with folding shoes.

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2.31 km

Gleichberge View

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Spot with a view of the Gleichberge

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3.38 km

Carved tree trunk with face (Wurzelstamm)

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One of several carved figures along the way. Really beautifully designed!

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4.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

767 m

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

353 m

164 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 28 July

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Comments

April 12, 2025,Sonnenaufgang auf dem Schneekopf

Today we spontaneously went to the Schneekopf for sunrise and a small breakfast. The plan was actually to have breakfast at the Gehlberger Hut, but unfortunately, that's only possible if you're staying overnight at the hut.

So we started at the Schneekopf parking lot with our picnic basket. With the sunrise as a backdrop, we had a delicious breakfast and …

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July 9, 2024,Zum Schluss noch zum Schneekopf, waren fast alleine da oben.

The tower has been closed for a few years, as has the restaurant, no wonder nobody wants to go there.

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August 20, 2023,Schneekopf, Suhler Hütte

The Gehlberger Hütte is currently (as of 8/23) closed

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January 4, 2025,Kurzversion Neujahrswanderung endlich im Schnee

Germans are too stupid to park, too stupid to sledding, too stupid to walk back up after sledding........🫣🫣🫣🫣

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September 8, 2021,Schneekopf ohne Schnee - aber mit viel Sonne ☀️

Just wanted to stop and have a drink. Unfortunately the Gehlberger hut was closed. Menno

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November 17, 2024,Schneekopf der Name ist Programm

Today from the Schmücke car park up to the Schneekopf. Visibility was zero today but there was snow❄️

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January 7, 2024,Wanderung zum Schneekopf 978m

We wanted to get some fresh air again and chose the Schneekopf. We started at home at -2°, but then at the Schneekopf we were met with -9.5° and an icy wind. Nature conjures up wonderful pictures from it, only those Unfortunately, we were unable to see the distance today. Nice little tour through a beautiful winter landscape.

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October 31, 2022,Kleine Wanderung zum Schneekopf ⛰️😎🌞🌲🌳🌲🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🧍‍♀️

Before we started our journey home we had to pay a visit to the Schneekopf with the Neue Gehlberger Hütte... and this time with our little sunshine 🌞.
We and Melina really liked the little hike...in this weather you just have to do something...even if it's just "small". On the way to the Schneekopf, Melina was able to explore a …

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Gera Valley Viewpoint – View of Oberhof loop from Kernzone Schneekopfmoor

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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

Gera Valley Viewpoint

Geratal View Viewpoint (Schneekopf)

View of Oberhof

Gleichberge View

Carved tree trunk with face (Wurzelstamm)

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