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The best running trails in Ilm-Kreis

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Running in Ilm-Kreis is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Ilm-Kreis—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Schneekopf Observation Tower – Serpentines on the Rennsteig loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

22.6km

02:37

480m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Karl Alexander Spring – Glück-Auf Spring loop from Ilmenau

10.9km

01:10

120m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Dam loop from Unterpörlitz

13.3km

01:25

180m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Großer Dreiherrenstein – Triniusbaude loop from Allzunah

28.2km

03:07

450m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5. Forest Idyll on the Rennsteig – Grenzadler Oberhof loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

39.8km

04:47

830m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Dam loop from Heyda

9.30km

01:00

120m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Heyda

8.39km

00:56

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Schmerfeld

7.52km

00:51

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Karl Alexander Spring – Ilmenau Swimming Pool loop from Manebach

8.76km

00:57

120m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Blick auf Vesser loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

9.31km

01:00

170m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Ilm-Kreis

1. Schneekopf Observation Tower – Serpentines on the Rennsteig loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

2. Karl Alexander Spring – Glück-Auf Spring loop from Ilmenau

3. Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Dam loop from Unterpörlitz

4. Großer Dreiherrenstein – Triniusbaude loop from Allzunah

5. Forest Idyll on the Rennsteig – Grenzadler Oberhof loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

6. Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Dam loop from Heyda

7. Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Heyda

8. Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Schmerfeld

9. Karl Alexander Spring – Ilmenau Swimming Pool loop from Manebach

10. Blick auf Vesser loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

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