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Ilm-Kreis

Routes
Running Trails
Germany
Thuringia

Ilm-Kreis

The best running trails in Ilm-Kreis

945runs

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(758)

9,865 people ran here

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.

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

02:37

22.6km

Karl Alexander Spring – Glück-Auf Spring loop from Ilmenau
Intermediate

01:10

10.9km

Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Dam loop from Unterpörlitz
Intermediate

01:25

13.3km

Großer Dreiherrenstein – Triniusbaude loop from Allzunah
Expert

03:07

28.2km

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

04:47

39.8km

Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Dam loop from Heyda
Intermediate

01:00

9.30km

Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Heyda
Intermediate

00:56

8.39km

Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Schmerfeld
Intermediate

00:51

7.52km

Karl Alexander Spring – Ilmenau Swimming Pool loop from Manebach
Intermediate

00:57

8.76km

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

    02:37

    22.6km

    6:57/km

    480m

    480m

    Expert

    5.0

    (6)

    259

    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

    01:10

    10.9km

    6:25/km

    120m

    120m

    Intermediate

    4.7

    (31)

    236

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

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    3
    3

    Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Dam loop from Unterpörlitz

    01:25

    13.3km

    6:24/km

    180m

    180m

    Intermediate

    4.6

    (8)

    197

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    4

    Großer Dreiherrenstein – Triniusbaude loop from Allzunah

    03:07

    28.2km

    6:38/km

    450m

    450m

    Expert

    4.0

    (1)

    158

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    5
    5

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

    04:47

    39.8km

    7:12/km

    830m

    830m

    Expert

    4.0

    (8)

    152

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    6
    6

    Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Dam loop from Heyda

    01:00

    9.30km

    6:26/km

    120m

    120m

    Intermediate

    4.4

    (5)

    151

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Heyda

    00:56

    8.39km

    6:42/km

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (7)

    142

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8
    8

    Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Schmerfeld

    00:51

    7.52km

    6:45/km

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (7)

    130

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Karl Alexander Spring – Ilmenau Swimming Pool loop from Manebach

    00:57

    8.76km

    6:32/km

    120m

    120m

    Intermediate

    4.6

    (13)

    134

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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10

Blick auf Vesser loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

01:00

9.31km

6:27/km

170m

170m

Intermediate

4.0

(2)

123

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

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