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Ilmtal Cycle Path – Buchfart Watermill loop from Bad Berka

Ilmtal Cycle Path – Buchfart Watermill loop from Bad Berka

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Ilmtal Cycle Path – Buchfart Watermill loop from Bad Berka

01:54

30.9km

410m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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725 m

Bad Berka Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

The adventure of the people of Bad Berka began in 1816, when a fire destroyed the entire city center. After the tragedy, enthusiastic spa guest and philosopher Goethe brought classicism …

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2.24 km

Ilmtal Cycle Path

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Quiet route with a bit of a climb for "normal" bikes ;-)

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5.26 km

Buchfart Rock Caves

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The Buchfarter Felsenburg, located on the steep shell limestone slope of the Illm River, is the only structure of its type in Central Germany and of particular cultural and historical …

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5.88 km

Buchfart Watermill

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The old mill has been restored and is now operational again. With hydropower, the old machine technology can be used again for grinding grain. In the associated mill shop with …

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5.97 km

Pfeiffer's Mill

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...a working watermill on the Ilm River, right next to a covered wooden bridge. Rebuilt in 1613, it operated commercially until 1968, and the iron waterwheel was reconstructed in 1982.

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6.00 km

Covered Wooden Bridge in Buchfart

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The landmarked covered house bridge from 1816 crosses the Ilm in Buchfart over a length of 43 meters and offers a track width of 3.20 meters. On both sides are …

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9.13 km

Highland cattle at Zum Alten Wassererde – Oetterl

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Super, that "the cattle" here in Ilmtal has found his home and someone who takes care of it ... (delicious;)

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10.9 km

Ilm Valley Cycle Path near Mellingen

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Nice piece of bike path between Mellingen and the trout reason. Best surface.

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30.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

5.98 km

4.31 km

3.76 km

310 m

156 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

7.21 km

3.48 km

899 m

829 m

300 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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