Path Through Old Orchard – Apolda Market Square loop from Apolda

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Path Through Old Orchard – Apolda Market Square loop from Apolda

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Path Through Old Orchard – Apolda Market Square loop from Apolda

03:13

12.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Schötener Grund

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.79 km

Covered Bridge Over the Ilm

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Covered bridge over the Ilm, built in 2009.

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5.95 km

Picnic Shelter and Rest Area

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A very nice rest area in the apple orchard.

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5.97 km

Path Through Old Orchard

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Great path through the orchard planted in 1922.

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8.93 km

Bonifatius Spring and Peace Bell in Schötener Grund

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From one moment to the next, you go from the (bell) city to the (legendary) forest, from the noise to the sounds of nature and follow the Luther Trail. Beautiful shady paths along the stream, highly recommended.

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11.5 km

Vereinsbrauerei Apolda

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The Vereinsbrauerei Apolda GmbH is an independent, medium-sized brewery. It was founded in Apolda in 1887. In 2018 it produced around 94,000 hectoliters of beer with its 50 employees.

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11.7 km

Apolda Market Square

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Ice cream parlors and historic buildings.

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

3.21 km

1.08 km

445 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

2.58 km

2.33 km

997 m

964 m

282 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

12°C

8°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 31, 2024,Osterspaziergang Apolda

Today, on Easter Sunday, we took a nice walk around Apolda.
This year the MDR organized the traditional Easter walk in Apolda.
4 different laps from 2.6 km to 16.6 km were offered.
We chose the 11.2km lap.
From Apolda via Oberroßla back via the scout square with a Touringen stamp and the Schötener Grund.

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March 31, 2024,MDR Osterspaziergang 🌞🐰🐣🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍➡️2024 Apolda

Riding without a bike today 😉for an Easter walk in Apolda..... in perfect weather 🌞 and lots of nice people!

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November 12, 2023,Testwanderung für MDR-Osterspaziergang 2024

Thanks to good hiking weather, around 200 people came to the Apolda market square to take part in next year's test hike. Everyone was in a good mood, the field spread out a bit. So everyone in Schöten was able to strengthen themselves and exchange ideas over a snack.

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February 6, 2024,Runde in und um die Glockenstadt Apolda 🔔

The Natourblüte circular route leads through the Schöten Promenade towards Ilm. The Apfelbachweg runs between the Schöten and Herressen promenades. It leads through the natural monuments “Orchard at Kesselborn” and “Apfelbachgrund”.
Old fruit varieties mainly grow here. In the spring, currently the apple blossom, these orchards are certainly a feast for the eyes.👌
We continued to the Ilm, which can …

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