Schneekopf, Mountain summit in Thuringian Forest, Germany.
Description
Schneekopf is the second-highest peak in the Thuringian Forest, rising to 978 meters in elevation. Dense forest covers its steep slopes, making it a distinctive landmark in the region.
History
The mountain served as a key landmark along the Rennsteig, an ancient trading route crossing the Thuringian Forest. This historic passage shaped the paths travelers still use in the area.
Culture
The summit is woven into regional hiking traditions connecting multiple peaks across the area. Visitors experience the mountain as part of the local relationship with this forest landscape.
Practical
Marked hiking trails from Oberhof and Suhl lead to the summit, offering routes of varying difficulty for different fitness levels. A mountain shelter near the top provides rest stops and basic facilities for visitors.
Did you know?
The summit forms a natural saddle with the neighboring Großer Beerberg, a geographical formation where the elevation drops significantly between the two peaks. This distinctive saddle shape is a notable feature of the local mountain landscape.
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Talbrücke Wilde Gera
5.7 km
Großer Finsterberg
4.1 km
Rennsteiggarten Oberhof
4.3 km
Hohe Warte
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Rondell
4.4 km
Jagdschloss Oberhof
5.3 km
Großer Eisenberg
5 km
Wildekopf
2.8 km
Forstarbeiterdenkmal
4.5 km
Sender Suhl-Erleshügel
6.1 km
Schützenbergmoor
5.5 km
Talbrücke Schwarzbachtal
6 km
Christuskirche
5 km
Arles-Berg
6 km
Forsthaus Sattelbach
3 km
Schmücke
1.5 km
Seiffartsburg
1.8 km
Thüringer Wald
1.6 km
St. Josef (Oberhof)
5.4 km
Protestant Church Goldlauter
4 km
Carl-Eduard-Tower
5.8 km
Protestant Church Gehlberg
2.2 km
Schneekopf Tower
43 m
Protestant Church Heidersbach
4.1 km
War memorial Oberhof
6.2 km
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