Goethe Cabin on Kickelhahn – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Stützerbach

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Ilm-Kreis

Stützerbach

Goethe Cabin on Kickelhahn – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Stützerbach

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Goethe Cabin on Kickelhahn – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Stützerbach

03:17

11.1km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 km

Schilsky Platz

Viewpoint

3.22 km

Hirtenwiese Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Shelter with a beautiful view 😁 inside benches and table for a little refreshment (for your own 😜) 👍

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3.26 km

Shepherds' Meadow

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The hiking hut is a suitable resting place with a beautiful view.

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4.22 km

Gabelbach Hunting Lodge Museum

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The simple late baroque functional building was hastily erected in the summer of 1783 to serve as a guest house for Karl August and his hunting party. Building materials were …

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5.18 km

Goethe Cabin on Kickelhahn

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“Over all peaks there is peace…” Goethe wrote on the wall of this small refuge on September 6, 1780. Because of these verses that were written here and later became …

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5.34 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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Great excursion destination with a magnificent view

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5.36 km

Kickelhahn Tower

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The dining room above is recommended, delicious and good!

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8.92 km

Goethe Hiking Trail Hirtenwiese

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Have we walked a bit on our hike, nice 🌲

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10.0 km

View of Stützerbach

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Thuringia is worth seeing everywhere!

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.33 km

1.09 km

1.01 km

605 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

4.39 km

1.37 km

346 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

10°C

4°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

July 6, 2025,Wanderung zum Auerhahn

Hello Komootlers, have a nice Sunday everyone!
Today is our last day at the Berg und Spa Hotel Gabelsbach in 😍 Ilmenau, Thuringia.
A short final walk to the Auerhahn (Auerhahn) restaurant.
Greetings everyone 👍🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🌞 🥾

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