Knöpfelstaler Pond – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

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Knöpfelstaler Pond – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

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Knöpfelstaler Pond – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

02:25

29.6km

510m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.86 km

Schorte Stream Crossing

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There is a risk of wet feet! But it's fun!

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7.89 km

Bridge Over the Schorte

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A new bridge leads over the brook "Schorte".

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7.93 km

Hoher Ofen (iron smelting furnace) in the Schorte Valley

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The pies originate on the eastern slope of the horse mountain near Stützerbach. It runs through the Schortetal, forms the Knöpfelstaler pond in its upper part, a reservoir created in …

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8.49 km

Knöpfelstaler Pond

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Before continuing on the romantic part of the Goetheweg in the Ilmkreis, this place offers a place full of peace and harmony.

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15.7 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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16.0 km

Kickelhahn Tower

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The dining room above is recommended, delicious and good!

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16.3 km

Stichlingplatz Viewpoint

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Shortly before the kick cock you have a great view of the mountains around Ilmenau.

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18.1 km

Shepherds' Meadow

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

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29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

4.15 km

3.02 km

387 m

344 m

124 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

6.74 km

5.85 km

343 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

14°C

4°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

November 20, 2021,Wer radelt so spät durch Nacht & Wind...

Today on the way to the gas station again ... (cleaning the bike) ...
Probably lost in the dark🤔
The bike now looks like new😉🤣

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Knöpfelstaler Pond – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

Schorte Stream Crossing

Bridge Over the Schorte

Hoher Ofen (iron smelting furnace) in the Schorte Valley

Knöpfelstaler Pond

Goethe Cabin on Kickelhahn

Kickelhahn Tower

Stichlingplatz Viewpoint

Shepherds' Meadow

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