Best trails near Hirschgrund

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...

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...

Popular circular route in the Thuringian Forest. This leisurely circular route through the Thuringian Forest begins at Stützerbach railway station (accessible by bus and train). After leaving the open areas around the Rosenkopf and the Freibachtal valley behind, the route goes through wonderfully peaceful forest, the gentle babbling of small streams a frequent companion. The path climbs through the forest to the Großer Rödel. A little further on, the benches at Kickelhahnblick invite you to...

Popular, panoramic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A wonderful hike through the idyllic Thuringian Forest. It starts and ends at the Stützerbach natural swimming pool, which provides refreshment in summer. There are fantastic views of the picturesque forests and the River Ilm from numerous hills along the circular route. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Thuringian Forest - Stützerbach natural swimming pool - Idyllic nature

Popular, varied circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This extensive circular route begins in Gehlberg and first leads through the Geratal valley and over the Ilm river. It continues along natural paths via the Hirtenwiese meadow to the Gabelbach hunting lodge and the Kickelhahnturm tower. From here there are great views over the idyllic forest. Highlights of the circular route: - Kickelhahn Tower - Large Hermannstein - Emmastein

Historic circular trail in the Thuringian Forest. Start at Stützerbach railway station and head eastwards into the Rabental valley. If you have time, you can visit the Goethe Museum, which is located nearby. There is evidence that Johann Wolfgang Goehte often spent time here. Then you start the ascent to the Kickelhahn. This mountain is Ilmenau's local mountain and one of the town's landmarks with its high viewing tower. And Goethe's footsteps accompany you here too: it is said that he wrote...

Varied hike in the Thuringian Forest. This hike is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Ilmenau. Great views, idyllic meadows and impressive quarries await. It is also possible to learn a lot about the work of Goethe - there is the GoetheStadtMuseum Ilmenau and the Goethemuseum Stützerbach with its original living and working room. The walk is marked with a water wheel with crossed tools. From the entrance to Stützerbach, however, there are no more path markings. It is very easy to...