Best moderate trails in Ilmenau

Popular circular walk in Thuringia around the Heyda dam. The starting point of this hike is at the Riverdam Hotel & Steakhouse, which is located directly at the dam of the Heyda reservoir. From here, the hike leads along the idyllic banks of the dam and through beautiful spruce forest. The Heyda dam is THE local recreation destination in the north of the sky-blue city at the gates of the Thuringian Forest.

Panoramic circular route to the Kickelhahn in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. This varied tour starts at the end of Ilmenau, not far from the festival hall. The railway station "Ilmenau, Bad" is also not far from the starting point. The route offers a beautiful combination of nature and history. It crosses the Goethe Trail and the cave that Goethe once visited can be visited. The view from the platform of the Herrmannstein rock is truly unique. It takes some time, but the paths are...

Scenic Rennsteigleiter route in the footsteps of Goethe, Thuringia. This beautiful route along the Rennsteig traces the footsteps of the poet and naturalist Goethe. The start is at the Ilmenau Rennsteig-Leiter town portal. The route initially heads westwards and crosses various hiking trails that also lead through the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The Kickelhahn mountain massif offers particularly marvellous views over the Ilm valley. Fresh spring water can be enjoyed at the Marienquelle...

Lake-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

Beautiful running circuit in Ilmenau, Thuringia. The circular route across the Middle and Upper Berggraben is perfect for a nice run or as a family-friendly hike. It starts at the car park at Sturmheide.

Water-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).

Varied mountain bike tour from Ilmenau via Stadtilm and along the Meya dam. The first part of the route to Oberilm leads along the Ilm on the beautiful, low-traffic Ilmenau cycle path.

Stage 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...