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Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Ilmenau

Moor Valley – Elgersburg Castle loop from Ilmenau

Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Ilmenau

Moor Valley – Elgersburg Castle loop from Ilmenau

Moderate

5.0

(1)

5

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Moor Valley – 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: March 22, 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

900 m

Ilmenau Market Square and Hennebrunnen Fountain

Highlight • Monument

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

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2

4.90 km

Moor Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful valley on the way to Elgersburg.

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3

5.95 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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4

6.31 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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5

13.1 km

Log Cabin at Bornwiese

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

13.1 km

Shelter at the Marienquelle

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A nice view over the Ilmtal at Manebach.

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13.6 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

7.49 km

5.44 km

4.56 km

1.55 km

469 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.73 km

2.73 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

26°C

12°C

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