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

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

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12.2 km

Höllteich

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with a small hut and fireplace

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14.5 km

Cycle Path on Former Railway Line – Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Very pleasant climb and always a good choice for cycling to or from the Rennsteig.

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27.4 km

Erlenwald

Forest

27.9 km

Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau

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very nice bike path along the Ilm, pleasant to drive

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28.1 km

Ilm–Rennsteig Cycling Route

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A beautiful cycle path runs right through Ilmenau. Well developed.

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31.9 km

Forest Path to Manebach

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Beautiful, natural cycle path through forest and fields.

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38.9 km

Upper Berggraben Trail (Freibach Valley)

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Here in the Freibachtal, which also belongs to the Vessertal, you will find the Oberen Bergrabenweg. A beautiful section which lies through forests and great meadows in the Freibachtal.

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40.1 km

Source of the Ilm River

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The Ilm, the starting point of the Ilm Cycle Path, is formed by the confluence of the source rivers Lengwitz, Taubach and Freibach. You have to walk down a bit from the bike path to see this.

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42.0 km

Waldstraße Stützerbach–Allzunah

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There is little traffic on the route, the maximum gradient is six percent and the condition of the road changes several times between newly paved and old, uneven sections.

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52.9 km

Abrahamskopf

Peak

64.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

14.2 km

13.1 km

9.58 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

17.0 km

9.94 km

442 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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