Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Routes
Places to see
Canyons
Germany
Thuringia

Ilm-Kreis

Routes
Places to see
Canyons
Germany
Thuringia

Ilm-Kreis

The Top 17 Gorges in Ilm-Kreis

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 17

to choose from in Ilm-Kreis. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Ilm-Kreis.

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Freibach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Freibach valley near Stutzerbach. For me one of the most beautiful mountain valleys in the Thuringian Forest. Wide meadow landscape with typical vegetation in the lower part of the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Finsteres Loch Wooden Bridge and Waterfall (Touringen Stamp Station 145)

Highlight • Bridge

Shortly before Stuetzerbach you will find a fairy-tale gorge, which gained notoriety through Goethe's poem "Ilmenau". In 1783 a large, nocturnal hunting camp took place here. Today there is a …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Sign up now to discover places like this

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Sign up for free

Kammerlöcher Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

The chamber holes consist of a large number of impressive rock formations, steep slopes, caves and gorges. Matching footwear is essential if you want to explore every area.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Jonastal Memorial and Scenic Road

Highlight • Trail

Top downhill through a great scenery - also as a group great

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Jungfernsprung Cliff

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Through the forest in search of the shell limestone formation - the Jungfernsprung. According to legend, a maiden fled from a greedy knight and threw herself into the gorge. While …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Finsteres Loch Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

great spot to hike

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Lütsche Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful wide valley with the former village of "Lütsche"

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Wohlrosetal

Highlight • Gorge

The beautiful Wohlrose Valley stretches from Neustadt over the Ochsenbacher Teich to Gehren. ideal for hiking or biking.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Moor Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful valley on the way to Elgersburg.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Jonastal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very exciting and historical trail parallel to Jonastalstraße.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Sign up for free to discover even more gorges in Ilm-Kreis.

Sign up for free

Already have an account?

Loading

Other adventures in Ilm-Kreis

Nuremberg to Erfurt – Discover the German countryside by bike

Cycling Collection by

Daniel

The Rennsteig — Thuringia's most beautiful hiking route

Hiking Collection by

Thüringer Wald

Ilm Valley cycle path – 4 stages through Thuringia

Cycling Collection by

Weimarer Land Tourismus

Forest, vastness and water – day trips in the Thuringian Forest

Hiking Collection by

Thüringer Wald

Play, nature and good fun – family hikes in the Thuringian Forest

Hiking Collection by

Thüringer Wald

The Thuringian Forest calls – long-distance hiking on the Rennsteig

Hiking Collection by

Thüringen entdecken

Thuringia CultureRoutes: hiking through history and nature

Hiking Collection by

Thüringen entdecken

In the heart of Germany – road bike and gravel Tours with Santini

Road Cycling Collection by

Santini Cycling

Most popular routes in Ilm-Kreis

Hiking in Ilm-Kreis

Cycling in Ilm-Kreis

Easy hikes in Ilm-Kreis

Road Cycling Routes in Ilm-Kreis

MTB Trails in Ilm-Kreis

Waterfall hikes in Ilm-Kreis

Running Trails in Ilm-Kreis

Gravel biking in Ilm-Kreis

Mountain Hikes in Ilm-Kreis

Most popular attractions in Ilm-Kreis

Places to see

Natural Monuments

Mountain Peaks

Lakes

Huts

Caves

Bike Parks

Castles

Waterfalls

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

or

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Want to see even more gorges? See the best ones in Ilm-Kreis region by region:

GehlbergGroßbreitenbachFrankenhainGosselAltenfeldSchmiedefeld am RennsteigArnstadtPlaueFrauenwaldLiebensteinGräfenrodaStadtilmNeustadt am RennsteigLangewiesenWipfratalIlmenauHerschdorfGerabergStützerbachFriedersdorfAmt WachsenburgElgersburgMartinrodaGillersdorfGehrenAngelrodaGeschwendaDornheimNeusiß

Explore more

Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges in Ilm-Kreis for your next adventure:

Thuringian ForestLandkreis GothaEisenachLandkreis Weimarer LandHildburghausenWartburgkreisSaale-Holzland-KreisKyffhäuserkreisJenaLandkreis NordhausenLandkreis Saalfeld-RudolstadtLandkreis EichsfeldLandkreis SonnebergLandkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Get ready to conquer new peaks

Sign up for Free

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
B2B
PartnersConnectEmbed routes
Company
PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
Community
Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Community guidelines
Vulnerability disclosure program
Imprint
Information for law enforcement