Best hard trails in Ilmenau
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- 4.3 (21)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.6 (3)·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...
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrWell-marked hiking trail around Illmenau in the Thuringian Forest Due to its length and the altitude profile, this hike is not particularly demanding. It can also be hiked in several stages. The starting point of the circular hiking trail is the Lessingpark. There is also a café here, so you can refresh yourself before or after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Bouncing boardwalk - Preller monument - Ravene cabin - Weberstein - "Wolfram Fiedler" summer toboggan run - Hertz Promenade
- 3.6 (3)·Hard·27.4 mi·Est. 11–12 hrVaried hike in Thuringia. From Ilmenau, follow the Ilm and Luther Trail in the direction of Gehren and Paulinzella. The hike leads once around the Brandenberg. The Paulinzella monastery invites you to rest, where there is a small museum that can be visited. You can also take a short break in Singen, where the historic Schmitt brewery is located. Finally you follow the Ilmradweg back to Ilmenau.
- 4.3 (2)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried 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...
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- 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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