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Ilm River Trail – Dienstedt Karst Cave loop from Dienstedt

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Ilm River Trail – Dienstedt Karst Cave loop from Dienstedt

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Ilm River Trail – Dienstedt Karst Cave loop from Dienstedt

03:27

13.3km

90m

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: May 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.26 km

Ilm River Trail

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It is a pity that the cave cannot be visited again, but they are working on it. The hut is worth looking for as a place to take a break. Great view and good atmosphere.

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1.37 km

Dienstedt Karst Cave

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The Dienstedter karst cave, also called Oberfeldhöhlen Dienstedt, located on the steep southern slope of the Schenkenkopfberg in 340 meters above sea level and 23 meters above the water level …

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5.55 km

Studentenstein Memorial

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Memorial to a fatal quarrel between a student and a soldier in 1700

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5.67 km

The Great Oak

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A very beautiful old tree.

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6.21 km

Atelier Café Kranichfeld

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The interaction café is located in a listed building of an old mill with half-timbered parts, built in 1743 - right between lush green Ilm meadows and enchanting shell limestone …

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8.54 km

Steidener Mühle

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7

9.08 km

Rest area with drinking water and e-bike charging station on the Ilm Cycle Path

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As with the drinking water in front of Kromsdorf: Thanks to the builder! New water needs the Ilmradwegradler.

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12.2 km

Ilm Bridge to the Dienstedt Karst Cave

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This bridge was built in 1966 to reach the karst cave Dienstedt.

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.60 km

2.40 km

953 m

302 m

Surfaces

9.98 km

1.88 km

1.16 km

106 m

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Sunday 5 July

23°C

13°C

61 %

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