Best backpacking trails in Ilmenau

This route follows stage 5 of the Rennsteig, connecting Frauenwald (Allzunah) with Friedrichshöhe on a historically significant section. The hike marks the transition from the Thuringian Forest to the Thuringian Slate Mountains and passes the Großer Dreiherrenstein, which marks the exact geographic midpoint of the 169 km trail. Cultural and scenic highlights include Neustadt am Rennsteig with its Rennsteig Museum, the Rennsteigwarte observation tower on the Eselsberg near Masserberg, and the...

Stage 1 of the Ilmtal cycle path. The first day's stage of the Ilm Valley Cycle Path leads from Allzunah over the high path of the Thuringian Forest through the climatic health resort of Stützerbach, where the Ilm rises from its sources. It goes via the university and Goethe city of Ilmenau through the Schortetal along the Ilmufer to the stage destination Kranichfeld. There are numerous historical landmarks, museums, and cities along the way that are well worth a stopover. Highlights: -...

Diverse long-distance cycle path from Allzunah to Weichau. The Ilm Valley Cycle Path, certified by the ADFC with 4 stars, is a 120 km long long-distance cycle path along the Ilm, which leads from the Allzunah source of the Ilm to the mouth of the Ilm in Großheringen and to Kaatschen-Weichau an der Saale. The cycle path mostly leads over paved paths away from main roads. It is suitable for families with experienced children, but not for beginners due to the occasional incline. It is...

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