The best walks and hikes around Ilmenau
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1. Goethe Trail in the Thuringian Forest: Ilmenau – Stützerbach
18.9km
05:47
700m
580m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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2. Heyda Dam – View of Talsperre Heyda loop from Schmerfeld
9.69km
02:35
100m
100m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Great Hermannstein – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau
14.6km
04:21
440m
440m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. View from Kickelhahn Tower – Großer Hermannstein loop from Manebach
5.56km
01:42
200m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Faulenzerlucht Rocky Outcrop – Knöpfelstaler Pond loop from Stützerbach
3.70km
01:06
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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