Schneekopflauf
Sportplatz Schmiedefeld
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Distances: 12 km, 22 km
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Surface: Trail
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Location: Sportplatz Schmiedefeld
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Date:
4 Jul
Race description
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The Schneekopf Run is not for flatland runners – here, 12 and 22 kilometers full of adrenaline, sweat, and elevation await you. From the start to the summit, it’s all about pushing through, fighting your way up, and winning! The route takes you from the sports field through the village of Schmiedefeld to the Großer Finsterberg and offers one of the most beautiful mountain runs in Germany in the Thuringian Forest.
Highlights
- The number of participants in the Schneekopf Run is growing year by year, and in 2025, the GutsMuths Rennsteiglauf Association recorded a participation record with around 750 runners and hikers.
- The new hiking trail from Rennsteig station to the summit of Schneekopf was an immediate success with over 100 registrations.
- Jürgen Lange, President of the GutsMuths Rennsteiglaufverein e.V., emphasizes that the Schneekopf is one of the most attractive peaks in the Thuringian Forest and that the Schneekopf Run is among the most beautiful mountain races in Germany.
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Detailed information
- Race name: Schneekopflauf
- Location name: Sportplatz Schmiedefeld
- Distances: 12 km, 22 km
- Organizer website: https://schneekopflauf.de/
- Surface / Race type Trail