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The best MTB trails in Ilm-Kreis

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10,948

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Mountain biking in Ilm-Kreis is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Thuringia. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: October 21, 2025

4.7

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1. Tour of beautiful views - Thuringian Forest Nature Park

41.8km

03:55

740m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.8

(48)

158

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2. Schneekopf Observation Tower – Alte Tränke Rest Area loop from Ilmenau

48.8km

04:14

780m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.9

(42)

160

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3. Schönbrunn Dam – View of Schönbrunn Reservoir loop from Frauenwald

27.9km

02:11

560m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(42)

198

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4. Rennsteig Station – Alte Tränke Rest Area loop from Gehlberg

76.2km

06:57

1,390m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.7

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5. Burnt-Out Rock – Schneekopf Observation Tower loop from Ilmenau-Roda

57.3km

05:30

1,300m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.7

(23)

146

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6. Schneekopf Observation Tower – Oberer Berggrabenweg loop from ehem. Hp. Grenzhammer

41.2km

03:22

650m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.5

(28)

102

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7. Martinsbusch Singletrail – Upper Waldhaus Trail loop from Bechstedt-Wagd

42.0km

03:36

660m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.3

(53)

114

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8. Kickelhahn Observation Tower – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

29.3km

02:25

510m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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482

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9. Bierfleck Trail Junction – Schneekopf Observation Tower loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

36.3km

03:33

790m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.8

(17)

110

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10. Gera Cycle Path in Arnstadt – Molsdorf Palace loop from Marlishausen

55.7km

03:13

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Ilm-Kreis

1. Tour of beautiful views - Thuringian Forest Nature Park

2. Schneekopf Observation Tower – Alte Tränke Rest Area loop from Ilmenau

3. Schönbrunn Dam – View of Schönbrunn Reservoir loop from Frauenwald

4. Rennsteig Station – Alte Tränke Rest Area loop from Gehlberg

5. Burnt-Out Rock – Schneekopf Observation Tower loop from Ilmenau-Roda

6. Schneekopf Observation Tower – Oberer Berggrabenweg loop from ehem. Hp. Grenzhammer

7. Martinsbusch Singletrail – Upper Waldhaus Trail loop from Bechstedt-Wagd

8. Kickelhahn Observation Tower – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

9. Bierfleck Trail Junction – Schneekopf Observation Tower loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

10. Gera Cycle Path in Arnstadt – Molsdorf Palace loop from Marlishausen

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