Kleinhettstedt Mustard Mill – Kleinhettstedt Ostrich Farm loop from Kleinhettstedt

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Kleinhettstedt Mustard Mill – Kleinhettstedt Ostrich Farm loop from Kleinhettstedt

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Kleinhettstedt Mustard Mill – Kleinhettstedt Ostrich Farm loop from Kleinhettstedt

03:21

12.5km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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169 m

Historic Mustard Mill (Senfmühle)

Highlight • Historical Site

Fun museum, you can see the old machines and equipment, The buildings are great too. There are many types of mustard and a cafe with a shop.
Very pretty.
No entry

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Kleinhettstedt Mustard Mill

Highlight • Monument

Here you can buy regional specialties, floral items and arts and crafts in a rustic atmosphere and enjoy coffee and homemade cakes.

Last but not least, the “Mühlenladen” offers you the opportunity to taste Kleinhettstedt mustard and purchase mustard-related products.

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4.71 km

View of the Ilm Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.11 km

St. Mary's Town Church Stadtilm

Highlight • Religious Site

Only separated from the market square by a row of houses, the town church "St. Mary's" rises with its western tower, which is rare in Thuringia. The two towers with …

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6.33 km

Stadtilm Market Square with Albert Methfessel Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The Stadtilm market square is considered the largest market in Thuringia with an area of around 10,170 m². Before it was paved in 1834, the market square consisted of a …

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6.84 km

Weir on the Ilm River

Highlight • Structure

It just looks good. And is a good starting point for a walk along the former city wall. The circular path is equipped with information boards that provide interesting insights into the city's development over the last 800 years.

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8.53 km

Stadtilm Ski Jump and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Finally a board for the ski jump was put up, thanks to the MDR Easter Walk! Now you can also linger here and enjoy the view of Stadtilm!

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12.4 km

Kleinhettstedt Ostrich Farm

Highlight • Structure

In the middle of the beautiful, idyllic Ilm valley, directly on the B 87 Ilmenau - Weimar, lies the small town of Kleinhettstedt, already known throughout Thuringia for its wonderful …

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

1.94 km

1.08 km

619 m

285 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

2.08 km

1.52 km

1.31 km

328 m

232 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

8°C

1°C

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Comments

September 11, 2026,🌥🌳Mühlenroute - Von Stadtilm zur Senfmühle Kleinhettstedt💚🥾

On 17.04.2022, this tour was part of the MDR Easter Walk and is described in detail at mdr.de/mdr-thueringen/wanderfuehrer-stadtilm-ilmtal-senfmuehle-kleinhettstedt-100.html. Information about the art and mustard mill can be found at senfmuehle-thueringen.de.

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January 5, 2022,MDR Thüringen Weg - "Mühlenroute" Stadtilm > Kleinhettstedt

MDR Thüringen Weg - "Mühlenroute" Stadtilm> Kleinhettstedt

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mdr.de/mdr-thueringen/wanderfuehrer-stadtilm-ilmtal-senfmuehle-kleinhettstedt-100.html?fbclid=IwAR0nHugqxd2V6CivmfJ2lF8kcaqsTTdzMHuS5klBMPJj1tCXLKm-3Oazl

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May 8, 2022,Mühlenroute: Stadtilm - Kleinhettstedt 🔄 (MDR Thüringen Weg)

Today we walked this beautiful tour in pleasant, almost summery weather. That was the middle hike of this year's Easter walk from Stadtilm.
mdr.de/mdr-thueringen/wanderfuehrer-stadtilm-ilmtal-senfmuehle-kleinhettstedt-100.html
Special highlights are the former ski jump, the ostrich farm and the mustard mill in Kleinhettstedt.
Unfortunately the visibility was not good today. In any case, the mill tour is a worthwhile hike.

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May 17, 2025,Von Stadtilm zur Senfmühle Kleinhettstedt

Stadtilm lies on the northeastern foothills of the Thuringian Forest in the broad valley of the eponymous Ilm River. Distinctive features include the historic town center and the 13-arch railway viaduct, which spans the Ilm Valley at a height of 202 meters. The hiking trail essentially takes the Ilm River in its center. The river is crossed twice: shortly after …

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