Best cave trails in Ilmenau
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Ilmenau with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.3 (21)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic loop 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 mostly paved...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrInspiring 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...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·32.4 mi·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrStage 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: -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Ilmenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Ilmenau is Ilmtal-Radweg Etappe 1: Allzunah - Kranichfeld. This trail is estimated to be 32.4 mi long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Ilmenau?
Ilmenau: With an ascent of 3,021 ft, Goethewanderweg Ilmenau has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Ilmtal-Radweg Etappe 1: Allzunah - Kranichfeld with 2,933 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Ilmenau?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Ilmenau is Über Kickelhahn und Großen Hermannstein with a 4.8-star rating from 3 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
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