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Ilm-Kreis
Ilmenau

Elgersburg Castle – Elgersburg Castle loop from Ilmenau

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Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Ilmenau

Elgersburg Castle – Elgersburg Castle loop from Ilmenau

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Elgersburg Castle – Elgersburg Castle loop from Ilmenau

01:17

19.6km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

960 m

Ilmenau Market Square and Hennebrunnen Fountain

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On this marketplace you will find traders, shops or restaurants in Ilmenau and its districts.

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2

5.99 km

Elgersburg Castle

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The castle Elgersburg, first mentioned in 1139, is the most beautiful, oldest and best preserved castles of Thuringia.

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3

6.35 km

Elgersburg Castle

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In the castle you can stop in, stay overnight and also rent the hall

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4

13.1 km

St. Mary's Spring

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The Marienquelle, inaugurated in 1841, is a nice resting place with a refuge on the Goethe hiking trail. About 100 meters further, "seating areas" were created, which offer great views.

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5

13.1 km

Log Cabin at Bornwiese

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Ideal place for a rest with a view or as protection from the weather.

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6

13.1 km

Bornwiese Shelter

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7

13.2 km

Shelter at the Marienquelle

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A nice view over the Ilmtal at Manebach.

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13.7 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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In clear weather, very great visibility

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19.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

5.55 km

4.29 km

1.55 km

688 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

4.68 km

2.73 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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