Best lake trails in Ilmenau
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- 4.2 (3)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrLake-rich circular trail near Jesuborn, Thuringia The village of Jesuborn lies on the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest - a popular hiking and recreation area. This short-distance tour offers plenty of variety. You pass several lakes and ponds through woods and meadows. The "Seerose" car park is the starting and finishing point and starts directly with a beautiful loop around the water lily pond. Highlights: - Varied nature - Hackloch pond - Sorger ponds - Water lily pond
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrWater-rich hike near Langewiesen, Thuringia. This hike begins in Langewiesen at the Liebfrauenkirche church. From here, the trail first heads south-east to the Heideteich pond, continuing via the Seerosenteich pond to the Großer Badeteich pond. This near-natural hike is particularly suitable for exploring the flora and fauna of these water-rich ecosystems. The route is accessible by bus and train (starting and finishing point is the Rathaus bus stop in Langenwiesen).
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·52.1 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrStage 1 of the Ilm Valley Cycle Route. The first day's stage of the Ilm Valley Cycle Route leads from Allzunah via the Thuringian Forest mountain trail through the climatic health resort of Stützerbach, where the Ilm rises from its springs. It continues via the university and Goethe town of Ilmenau through the Schortetal valley along the banks of the Ilm to the stage destination of Kranichfeld. There are numerous historical sights, museums and towns along the way that are well worth a...
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·21.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrWell-marked hiking trail around Illmenau in the Thuringian Forest This hike is not particularly demanding due to its length and altitude profile. It can also be hiked in several stages. The starting point of the circular trail is Lessingpark. There is also a café here, so you can stop for refreshments before or after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Preller Promenade - Preller monument - Ravene hut - Weberstein - Wolfram Fiedler" summer toboggan run - Hertz Promenade
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·120.4 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance cycle route from Allzunah to Weichau. The Ilm Valley Cycle Trail, certified by the ADFC with 4 stars, is a 120 km long cycle route along the Ilm, which leads from the source of the Ilm in Allzunah to the mouth of the Ilm in Großheringen and to Kaatschen-Weichau on the Saale. The cycle path mostly leads along paved paths away from main roads. It is suitable for families with experienced children, but not for beginners due to the occasional climbs. It is particularly...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Ilmenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Ilmenau is Ilmtal-Radweg (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 120.4 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Ilmenau?
Ilmenau: With an ascent of 1,854 m, Ilmtal-Radweg (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Ilmenau - Schmücke - Rennsteig with 930 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Ilmenau?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Ilmenau is Ilmenau - Schmücke - Rennsteig with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Kleiner Dreiherrnstein
- Goethehäuschen
- Langebachskopf
- Pindarsquelle
- Emmastein
- Marienquelle
- Finsteres Loch
- Vorderer Erbskopf
- Endleichtor
- Sophiengrotte
- Historische Jagdanlage auf dem Kickelhahn
- Heusingersches Stift
- Schwalbenstein
- Veronikaberg
- Kickelhahn
- Wolfsgraben
- Kickelhahnturm
- Manebacher Kuhtränke
- Sitzender Goethe
- Pranger