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View of the Ilmtal Bridge – View of Großer Teich (Ilmenau) loop from Elgersburg

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View of the Ilmtal Bridge – View of Großer Teich (Ilmenau) loop from Elgersburg

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View of the Ilmtal Bridge – View of Großer Teich (Ilmenau) loop from Elgersburg

01:46

26.4km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.31 km

Shelter on the Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path

Highlight • Rest Area

Always varied and in parts directly along the Ilm, good paths and seating, really worth a tour.

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8.82 km

Erlenwald

Forest

10.9 km

Historic Town Bench on the Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path

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The cycle path was rebuilt when the railway line to Groß Breitenbach was closed. An easy way to drive towards Rennsteig.

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11.5 km

Langewiesen ICE Bridge

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Interesting ICE bridge somehow epic 😉

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11.6 km

View of the Ilmtal Bridge

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You can enjoy super beautiful sunrises here.
There is also a small roof 😉
From here you can start in all directions, whether up or down the trail bike path, everything within a 6km radius.

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13.3 km

Historic Fountains of Langewiesen

Highlight • Monument

At the market and at the church there are three beautifully designed fountains. The two box fountains are special.

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18.2 km

View of Großer Teich (Ilmenau)

Highlight • Lake

Great local recreation area .... well worth a visit

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18.5 km

Ilmenauer Teiche

Nature Reserve

24.8 km

Waldrandroute Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There used to be a slippery wooden bridge here and the cool route didn't exist there either.

The bridge and the ford were built as part of the forest edge …

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25.7 km

Elgersburg Castle

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The castle Elgersburg, first mentioned in 1139, is the most beautiful, oldest and best preserved castles of Thuringia.

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26.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

6.60 km

5.10 km

4.24 km

3.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

2.39 km

1.40 km

886 m

534 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

31 %

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View of the Ilmtal Bridge – View of Großer Teich (Ilmenau) loop from Elgersburg

Shelter on the Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path

Historic Town Bench on the Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path

Langewiesen ICE Bridge

View of the Ilmtal Bridge

Historic Fountains of Langewiesen

View of Großer Teich (Ilmenau)

Waldrandroute Bridge

Elgersburg Castle

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