Attractions in Ilm-Kreis

At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest point in Thuringia after the Großer 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 … read more

Open Thu - Mon from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday are rest days.I can only recommend taking a break here. The offer is very good. The … read more

This is the right place for those who don't like it so commercially and more close to nature. The campsite here is also more of an insider tip.
Nonetheless, hearty … read more

Unexpected - unique - beautiful.
A tunnel steeped in history after which an incredibly beautiful view reveals itself. Be sure to take a break and enjoy the view

A nice quiet place to relax after the Rennsteiglauf.

Be sure to go all the way to the top and enjoy the view. However, the steps are relatively narrow and steep, so you should be sure-footed. Behind the rock is another small cave, which is also worth seeing.

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

great view of the wide valley from here! The challenging ascent with the MTB is worthwhile.

Directly on the summit next to the hunting lodge is the covered shelter with wooden benches, from which the game attracted by food was shot.
The Goethewanderweg signposted here from … read more

Nice view from up here.

Largest dining station in the Thuringian Forest. Very nice atmosphere for a refreshment.Open: Thu - Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.bahnhofrennsteig.de

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

Anyone who is enthusiastic about really old and beautiful landmarks and the history behind them, like us, will get their money's worth here. :-) Boundary stones have been erected here since the 16th century to mark sovereign territories.

The perfect break. By the way, you can explore the cave with which Goethe also impressed Frau von Stein. It was probably carved into the rock as a guardhouse in … read more

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

I was a little early ... The Wachsenburg is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. I was there several times in my childhood and know the fortress as … read more

The Ilmtalviadukt (or viaduct Stadtilm) is a single-track railway bridge of the railway line Arnstadt-Saalfeld in Thuringia.
On May 1, 1888, the Prussian Chamber of Deputies decided to build the … read more

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

Every now and then there are festivals throughout the year. Live music, cake bazaars, grilled food and lots of entertainment are just a few of the catchwords.
Highly recommended for Ascension Day. Then there is a lot going on.