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| Gehlberg | ||
| federal state | Thuringia | |
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| Residents | 502 (2017) | |
| height | 720 m | |
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Gehlberg is a small state-approved resort in the Thuringian Forest. But if you are looking for peace and quiet close by Oberhof want to live is in the right place here.
Gehlberg has been part of the city of Suhl since 2019.
background
getting there
By train
Gehlberg has a train station on the railway line to Suhl or Oberhof, where regional trains stop about every hour. Regional express trains, on the other hand, pass through.
In the street
Gehlberg is basically via the autobahn 
to reach. To get to Gehlberg you take 
17 Graefenroda, drives over 
into Graefenroda, where one leads to the one to Gehlberg L 2149 got. Alternatively, it is recommended 18 Oberhof. About the L 3247 you get to the outskirts of Oberhof, where you can access the L 1129 Turns to Gehlberg via Schmücke.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Snow head 978 m - The second highest mountain in the Thuringian Forest is a very beautiful vantage point due to its treeless summit. Anyone staying in Gehlberg should definitely make a detour to the Schneekopf and not miss one of the most beautiful panoramic views over the Thuringian Forest. The mountain is a beautiful day hiking destination from Gehlberg. If you want, you can also drive to Schmücke. From here it's a leisurely stroll up the mountain.
- In June 2008 the newly built lookout tower was opened on the mountain. The tower turns the mountain into a "one-thousand-meter". The viewing platform (without elevator) is located at 1001 m and 12.5 cm above the sea. Entry: 3 €. The tower keepers also sell picture postcards with their own postmark from the Schneekopf, snow-head balls, hiking maps, small souvenirs and a snow-head T-shirt. In 2010 the "Neue Gehlberger Hütte" (mountain hut and hiking hostel) was opened.
- Opening times: all year round Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as of 2015)
- Wilde Gera valley bridge - The valley bridge of the Thuringian Forest autobahn with its wide concrete arch is an imposing and at the same time beautiful building. From Gehlberg, the bridge is a nice destination for a walk.
- Great Beerberg At 982.9 m, the highest mountain in the Thuringian Forest. The wooded peak is a nature reserve and not accessible. But there is one on the Rennsteig Lookout point looking after Suhl.
activities
hike
There are attractive hiking opportunities around Gehlberg. Hiking destinations are, for example Snow head with a great view, Oberhof with Rennsteig garden, Decorate and the Finsterberg with viewing platform.
So that you don't get lost, you can use a hiking map. A very detailed hiking map of the Gehlberg-Schneekopf area with decorations can be freely downloaded here as PDF document download. The Oberhof and Gehlberg train stations are also included at the top of the map. If you would like to have the entire card in paper form, you can order it in advance from Verlag Grünes Herz acquire. Of course, the local tourist information offices also keep the map on site.
Winter sports
- Alpine skiing - In Gehlberg there is a ski lift "Am Ritter" at an altitude of about 700 m. The longest run is 750 m long with a 90 m difference in altitude.
- Nordic skiing - A panorama map of the ski hiking trails (cross-country ski trails) and winter hiking trails around Gehlberg is available as a PDF file can be downloaded here. A detailed trail map is in the section literature specified.
shop
There is a butcher shop and an EDEKA as well as a drugstore in the village
kitchen
- 1 Caféstube Gehlberg, Hauptstrasse 35, 98559 Gehlberg. Tel.: (0)36845 50332, Fax: (0)36845 40880, Email: [email protected]. Café parlor with café specialties, cakes and tart specialties.Open: Opening times: Fri - Wed 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Thursdays are closed.
- 2 "Zur Linde" restaurant, Hauptstrasse 47, 98559 Gehlberg. Tel.: (0)36845 50207, Email: [email protected]. Thuringian home cooking. Closed since January 1st, 2017.Open: Opening times: Mon - Fri from 11 a.m., Sun public holidays from 10 a.m., Wed is day off.
Of course, some of the guest houses and hotels also offer a kitchen.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Nature & Active Hotel Zum Schneekopf, Ritterstrasse 16, 98559 Gehlberg. Tel.: (0)36845 50239, Fax: (0)36845 51091, Email: [email protected]. Restaurant, sauna and pool available.Price: single room from 45 €, double room from 75 €.
- 2 Apartments Koehler, Hauptstrasse 24, 98559 Gehlberg. Tel.: (0)36845 50248, Fax: (0)36845 40806, Email: [email protected]. 1 x 30 m² apartment for 2 people and 1 x 40 m² apartment for 2 people.Price: Overnight stays from € 25 possible.
- 3 Holiday house "Heide", Arlesberger Strasse 8, 98559 Gehlberg. Tel.: (0)36845 50513, Email: [email protected]. Price: Overnight stays from € 45 possible.
- 4 Waldhotel Schmücke, Schmücke 5, 98559 Gehlberg. Tel.: (0)36845 588-0, Fax: (0)36845 588-30. Located directly on the Rennsteig approx. 4 km south of Gehlberg.
- 5 Gasthaus & Pension "Zum Hirsch", Hauptstrasse 29, 98559 Gehlberg. Tel.: (0)36845 40070, Fax: (0)36845 40069, Email: [email protected]. Price: Single from € 35, double from € 50.
- 6 House wild wine, Ritterstrasse 10, 98559 Gehlberg, Germany. Tel.: (0)36845 149964, Email: [email protected]. Holiday apartment furnished with lots of love.Price: Overnight stays from € 39 possible.
health
Practical advice
- 1 Tourist information Gehlberg e. V., Gehlberger Hauptstrasse 41, 98528Suhl / OT Gehlberg. Tel.: (0)36845 50500, Fax: (0)36845 50500, Email: [email protected]. Open: Opening times: Mon; Tue; Thu; Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sa; 9.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. / Wed. closed.
- Tourist tax in Gehlberg - per night: adults from 16 years of age 1.80 € and children from 6 years of age 1 euro (as of 01/2019)
- Weather forecast - Meteonedia AG's "Oberhof" weather station from Jörg Kachelmann 4-day forecast. The station can also be used as a forecast for Gehlberg without any problems.
- Note for winter sports enthusiasts: You can calculate the expected fresh snow from the forecast yourself. Rule of thumb: 1 mm of precipitation results in about 1 cm of cardboard snow (at temperatures around 0 degrees Celsius). Powder snow usually falls at lower temperatures. Here, 1 mm of precipitation results in a snow depth of even 1 - 2 cm.
trips
literature
- Hiking map of the Thuringian Forest Nature Park No. 7 "Gehlberg, Graefenroda" - M 1: 30000, 3rd edition ISBN 978-3-929993-05-9 , 4.50 euros, published by the publisher Green heart
- Hiking map "WM Ferienregion Oberhof" - M 1: 35000,, ISBN 978-3-86636-002-0 , 4 euros, published by the publisher Green heart
- For Nordic skiing: "Winter card WM Ferienregion Oberhof" - M 1: 35000, ISBN 978-3-935621-26-7 , 3 euros, published by the publisher Green heart
Web links
- http://www.gehlberg.net - Official website of Gehlberg
- Administrative community Upper Geratal - The municipality of Gehlberg belongs to this politically.
