The pies originate on the eastern slope of the horse mountain near Stützerbach. It runs through the Schortetal, forms the Knöpfelstaler pond in its upper part, a reservoir created in the 17th century for rafting wood, and after 8.5 km it flows into the Ilm at the Grenzhammer, a district of Ilmenau. There is a lot to see in terms of mining history. Be it the "Hohe Ofen", the "Voglersmühle", the Schaubergerk "Volle Rose" and much more.

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April 26, 2020

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Beautiful passable valley. At the beginning the Schortemühle, an inn with good food and a great location. At the end of the valley there is a small lake where you can relax.

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May 8, 2021

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Beautiful paths, wonderful nature, restaurant highly recommended!

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Knöpfelstaler Pond – Finsteres Loch Gorge loop from Ilmenau

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Location: Ilmenau, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany

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