Ilmtal Cycle Path – Kleinhettstedt Ostrich Farm loop from Hetschburg

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Ilmtal Cycle Path – Kleinhettstedt Ostrich Farm loop from Hetschburg

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Ilmtal Cycle Path – Kleinhettstedt Ostrich Farm loop from Hetschburg

03:53

61.3km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18 m for 1 m

After 61.4 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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860 m

Ilmtal Cycle Path

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

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6.83 km

Ilm Valley Cycle Path between Tannroda and Munich

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It's a good thing this section isn't paved, so the beautiful scenery isn't lost. Occasionally, a tree will be across the path; watch out for this, especially at night, and drive carefully.

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9.20 km

Ponds and Rest Hut Tannroda

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This hut is located right next to the ponds of Tannroda and invites you to take a break. Eat with a view of the water from the front row. What …

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10.4 km

Ilmtal Cycle Path Between Tannroda and Kranichfeld

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A pleasant cycle path along the Ilm River, with typical Thuringian farmland. Here you can enjoy the rural tranquility, through open fields with sweeping views over the gently rolling landscape.

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13.2 km

Limestone Cliffs near Kranichfeld

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Beautiful small section of the cycle path along the limestone cliffs. You feel a bit like you're in Saxon Switzerland. The short stretch is therefore interesting, varied and a certain eye-catcher.

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16.7 km

Ilmtal Cycle Path

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A dream to ride here. You have a direct view of the river and, during the hot season, the shade of the trees. What more could you want?

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19.2 km

Ilm Bridge in Dienstedt

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Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Ilm.

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22.9 km

Kleinhettstedt Ostrich Farm

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In the middle of the beautiful, idyllic Ilm valley, directly on the B 87 Ilmenau - Weimar, lies the small town of Kleinhettstedt, already known throughout Thuringia for its wonderful …

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61.3 km

End point

Train Station

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