Best wildflower 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...

Scenic Rennsteigleiter route in the footsteps of Goethe, Thuringia. This beautiful route along the Rennsteig traces the footsteps of the poet and naturalist Goethe. The start is at the Ilmenau Rennsteig-Leiter town portal. The route initially heads westwards and crosses various hiking trails that also lead through the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The Kickelhahn mountain massif offers particularly magnificent views over the Ilm valley. Fresh spring water can be enjoyed at the Marienquelle...

Watery 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).

Well-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

Varied 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.