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Schmiedefelder Viewpoint – Finsterbergturm loop from Wegscheide

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Schmiedefelder Viewpoint – Finsterbergturm loop from Wegscheide

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Schmiedefelder Viewpoint – Finsterbergturm loop from Wegscheide

03:34

12.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

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1.26 km

View of the Vessertal Circular Trail

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1.35 km

Panorama Trail in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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A scenic path between the Kreuzwege and Kalte Herberge car parks. The view extends over the length of the trail from the Großer Finsterberg, via the Schmücke weather station, Schneekopf, Beerberg, Großer Hermannsberg, Ruppberg, Dolmar to the Ringberghaus near Suhl. The Rhönberge can be seen in the background.

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4.68 km

Schmiedefelder Viewpoint

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The "Schmiedefelder Blick" is again worth getting off the path to the ascent to the Great Finsterberg. A new resting place invites you to linger and look.

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5.08 km

Finsterbergturm

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A climb is worthwhile very nice view from the tower of Schmiedefeld to the Schmücke and Schneekopf 😉

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5.14 km

Observation tower on Großer Finsterberg

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Beautiful viewing tower and Touringen stamp point.

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5.14 km

Observation tower on Großer Finsterberg

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The new tower on the Finsterberg offers a view over the entire Thuringian Forest. 👍

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7.41 km

Alte Tränke Shelter

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Very spacious rest area in the best forest location to unwind.

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9.12 km

Liftbaude at the Eisenberg ski lift in Schmiedefeld

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The ski slope with snow cannons and floodlights has been modernized only before the last winter and is rather bleak and desolate without snow. BUT: The view of Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig is outstanding. The Baude is not continuously managed. But with the right snack in the luggage, the panorama can be enjoyed as well.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

600 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.53 km

2.22 km

992 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

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Comments

February 9, 2025,Gipfeltour Großer Finsterberg (♟️65) & Großer Eisenberg (♟️64)

Today we completed the summit tour and got the two missing touring stamps 64 Großer Eisenberg & 65 Großer Finsterberg.
On just under 10km today, on Sunday, we met many day trippers who probably wanted to enjoy some more snow. From groups of pilgrims to crazy joggers up the mountain and onto the tower...but also sneaker walkers... and people who …

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September 29, 2025,Über zwei 900er - Eisenberg (907m) und Finsterberg (944m)⛰️☀️

Hiking car park Kalte Herberg - Großer Eisenberg - Winterwelt Schmiedefeld - Alte Tränke - Meerfleck - Großer Finsterberg - Bierfleck - Kalte Herberg

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January 20, 2024,Winterwanderung vom Eisenberg zum Finsterberg ❄️🕹️

Yesterday I was walking looking for sunshine and blue skies. Simply wonderful: sun, blue sky and snow!
I still collected the two hiking stamps that were still missing from the summit hiking trail. I have now hiked a total of 50 Touringen hiking trails and can call myself a professional explorer.

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Schmiedefelder Viewpoint – Finsterbergturm loop from Wegscheide

View of the Vessertal Circular Trail

Panorama Trail in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Schmiedefelder Viewpoint

Finsterbergturm

Observation tower on Großer Finsterberg

Observation tower on Großer Finsterberg

Alte Tränke Shelter

Liftbaude at the Eisenberg ski lift in Schmiedefeld

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