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Knöpfelstaler Pond – Kickelhahn Observation Tower loop from Ilmenau

Mountain biking trails

Knöpfelstaler Pond – Kickelhahn Observation Tower loop from Ilmenau

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Knöpfelstaler Pond – Kickelhahn Observation Tower loop from Ilmenau

02:29

30.2km

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: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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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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2

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 Observation Tower

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View from the Kickelhahn into the valley.

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7

17.4 km

Deer Sculptures at Hotel Gabelbach

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Here's delicious cake and coffee ☕️.

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8

18.5 km

Shepherds' Meadow

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

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30.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

4.33 km

3.01 km

726 m

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

6.87 km

5.99 km

171 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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