Gipfelwanderweg Suhl

Ticking off the peaks in the Thuringian Forest

A route marked out on the central ridge of the Thuringian Forest that lines up breathtaking natural beauty and glorious panoramic views as the mountains fall one after another. The trail runs for 30 kilometres from Goldlauter to Heidersbach.

Since September 2006, this quality-assured route has given avid hikers the chance to conquer seven peaks of 900 metres of more over a distance of just 30 kilometres. The magnificent seven are Grosser Eisenberg (902m), Grosser Finsterberg (944m), Fichtenkopf (944m), Sachsenstein (915m), Schneekopf (978m), Rosenkopf (939m) and Grosser Beerberg (982m). An exciting prospect for walkers who love a challenge. Hiking along the main wooded ridge of the Thuringian mountains has much to recommend it: stunning views from two observation towers and rocky forest crags, flower-filled meadows, crystal-clear springs and four places to grab a bite to eat along the way.

The Gipfelwanderweg Suhl is a fantastic way to get close to nature. Less than 2 per cent of the track is surfaced with man-made materials, so you don't have to worry about monotonous stretches of forest road. On the summit of the Schneekopf - which was a restricted military area until 1990 - a broad mountain plateau has been restored to its natural splendour, offering stunning views in all directions.