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Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit) Viewpoint – Gera Valley Viewpoint loop from Kernzone Schneekopfmoor

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Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit) Viewpoint – Gera Valley Viewpoint loop from Kernzone Schneekopfmoor

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Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit) Viewpoint – Gera Valley Viewpoint loop from Kernzone Schneekopfmoor

01:44

6.11km

130m

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: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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2.72 km

Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit) Viewpoint

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A beautiful vantage point below the Schneekopf. It is worth taking a short detour here on the ascent.

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3.20 km

Trail to Schneekopf

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Beautiful hiking trail over many roots, which leads directly to the Teufelskanzel or in the other direction to the Schneekopf.

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3.29 km

Kickelhahn Viewpoint

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Spot with a view of the Kickelhahn

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3.31 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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3.34 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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3.39 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 of the tower is the only way to exceed 1,000 meters in the Thuringian Forest.

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3.50 km

Gleichberge View

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Spot with a view of the Gleichberge

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3.59 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.

Opening Hours:
The restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – longer in summer. Breakfast for guests is served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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6.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

761 m

300 m

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

1.21 km

544 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit) Viewpoint – Gera Valley Viewpoint loop from Kernzone Schneekopfmoor

Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit) Viewpoint

Trail to Schneekopf

Kickelhahn Viewpoint

Geratal View Viewpoint (Schneekopf)

Gera Valley Viewpoint

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

Gleichberge View

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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