Forest Path to Manebach – Source of the Ilm River loop from Kranichfeld

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Forest Path to Manebach – Source of the Ilm River loop from Kranichfeld

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Forest Path to Manebach – Source of the Ilm River loop from Kranichfeld

07:59

123km

1,090m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.3 km

Ilm Valley Viaduct (Stadtilm Viaduct)

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The Ilm Viaduct (or Stadtilm Viaduct or Ilm Valley Viaduct) is a single-track railway bridge on the Arnstadt–Saalfeld railway line between kilometers 15.064 and 15.264. It spans the Ilm and …

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40.4 km

Forest Path to Manebach

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Beautiful, natural cycle path through forest and fields.

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48.4 km

Source of the Ilm River

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The Ilm, the starting point of the Ilm Cycle Path, is formed by the confluence of the source rivers Lengwitz, Taubach and Freibach. You have to walk down a bit from the bike path to see this.

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66.2 km

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)

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At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest elevation in Thuringia after the Großer Beerberg (983 meters). From here you can enjoy magnificent views all around. Visiting the top …

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67.6 km

Mountain Pass

87.2 km

Erlenwald

Forest

97.0 km

Rest Area by the Ilm River (Dörnfelder Berg)

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A really nice place to take a break. It's best to go to the bridge right next to it and relax and look out over the water.

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98.9 km

Ilm Valley cycle path near Dörnfeld

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Perfect for driving in beautiful scenery, it's just fun, sometimes directly along the Ilm.

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118 km

Ilmtal Cycle Path: Pathway Along the Ilm

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A dream to ride here. You have a direct view of the river and, during the hot season, the shade of the trees. What more could you want?

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122 km

Limestone Cliffs near Kranichfeld

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Beautiful small section of the cycle path along the limestone cliffs. You feel a bit like you're in Saxon Switzerland. The short stretch is therefore interesting, varied and a certain eye-catcher.

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123 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.2 km

23.5 km

22.1 km

15.8 km

12.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

101 km

13.2 km

6.75 km

2.06 km

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Comments

July 30, 2022,Ilmtalradweg Tag 1 mit Abwandlungen 😎🤪😅

We start our sibling tour in Erfurt. I came across Komoot on the Ilmtal cycle path and thought it was just right for a two-day tour. The complete journey by train would not have worked due to time constraints, so the car has to go to Erfurt again. (Addition to the hotel: Hotel Alt Erfurt can only be recommended to …

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