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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: December 4, 2025

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

22.6km

02:37

480m

Hard 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

10.8km

01:10

110m

Moderate 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

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

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4. Großer Dreiherrenstein – Trinius Hut loop from Allzunah

28.2km

03:07

450m

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

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5. Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Heyda

9.31km

01:00

120m

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

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

39.8km

04:47

830m

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

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

8.98km

00:59

120m

Moderate 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

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

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9. Blick auf Vesser loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

9.31km

01:00

170m

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

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10. Schortemühle – Volle Rose Show Mine loop from Neuhaus

9.43km

01:05

100m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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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 – Trinius Hut loop from Allzunah

5. Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Heyda

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

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

8. Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Schmerfeld

9. Blick auf Vesser loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

10. Schortemühle – Volle Rose Show Mine loop from Neuhaus

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