Best lake trails in Ilmenau
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- 4.2 (3)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrLake-rich circular route near Jesuborn, Thuringia The village of Jesuborn is located on the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest - a popular hiking and recreation area. The short-distance tour has plenty of variety to offer. You pass some lakes and ponds through forest and meadow. The "Seerose" car park is the starting and ending point and starts directly with a nice walk around the water lily pond. Highlights: - varied nature - Hackhole pond - Worry ponds - Lily pond
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrWatery hike near Langewiesen, Thuringia. This hike begins in Langewiesen at the Liebfrauenkirche. From here it first goes in a southeasterly direction to the Heideteich, further across the water lily pond and finally to the Großer Badeteich. This close-to-nature hike is particularly well suited to exploring the flora and fauna of these water-rich ecosystems. The route can be reached by bus and train (starting and finishing point is the Rathaus bus stop in Langenwiesen).
- 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: -...
- 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
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·74.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+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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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Ilmenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Ilmenau is Ilmtal-Radweg (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 74.8 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Ilmenau?
Ilmenau: With an ascent of 6,082 ft, Ilmtal-Radweg (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Ilmenau - Schmücke - Rennsteig with 3,051 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Ilmenau?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Ilmenau is Ilmenau - Schmücke - Rennsteig with a 5.0-star rating from 1 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
- Pranger