Attractions in Ilm-Kreis

At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest elevation in Thuringia after the Great Beerberg (983 meters). From here you can enjoy magnificent views all around. A visit to …read more

On the Kickelhahn there is an observation tower from 1855, a Telekom tower, a transmission mast, the Goethe house, the foundations of a hunting lodge and a restaurant. The Jagdhaus Gabelbach and the Berghotel Gabelbach are south of the summit.

The highest point in Thuringia is the Great Beerberg. It is 983 meters high. A little below the summit is a viewing platform that offers a great view over the Thuringian Forest.

The strenuous climb is rewarded with a wonderful view.

opening hours
open daily from 10am to 5pm
no day of rest

Very brilliant views in all directions, even (and especially) in rainy weather. If you are in the vicinity, you should definitely visit here.

"Above all the peaks is Ruh ...", Goethe wrote on the wall of this small refuge on September 6, 1780. Because of these here and later became world famous verses …read more

Small reservoir that is fast to circumnavigate.

A nice quiet place to relax after the Rennsteiglauf.

Small cave adventure for in between.

Nice rest opportunity at the Sachsenstein. The view here is now overgrown. 100m further, always on the trail long, but you have a good view of the Schmücke and Schneekopf.

Did you know that there were volcanoes in the Thuringian Forest? There was! The Great Beerberg was once one. These are the remnants of it and at 982.9 meters they …read more

The Wachsenburg on the southern edge of the Thuringian Basin, together with the ruin Mühlburg and the ruined castle Gleichen the probably best known castles ensemble in Germany, the Three …read more

The station Rennsteig is located directly on the Rennsteig, the crest of the Thuringian Forest.
It is the apex of the steep section Ilmenau-Schleusingen.

- Unexpected & beautiful -

Be sure to go all the way up and enjoy the view.
However, the steps are relatively narrow and steep - so you should be …read more

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See nice little tower with great views. Also great as a photo motif

Here you get for a euro a really nice panoramic view over Arnstadt. Just go to the inn and pick up the key.

The area around the dam Heyda is a well-known recreational area and invites every nature lover to go hiking. The dam dams the Wipfra at Ilmenau in southern Thuringia. The …read more

Always worth a visit, the Forsthaus Gabelbach on the way to the Kickelhahn.