Best trails near Sophienquelle

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...

Inspiring Goethe hiking trail near Ilmenau in the Thuringian Forest. This quite challenging day tour requires a certain level of fitness and stamina, but above all good footwear. The start is at the Amtshaus am Markt in Ilmenau. Here, many of the famous poet's places of work are linked one after the other, which - in addition to the impressive scenery - also provides a lot of interesting information about Goethe and his work. Particularly impressive is the Schwalbenstein, a rock formation...

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...