Kickelhahn Observation Tower – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

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Kickelhahn Observation Tower – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

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Kickelhahn Observation Tower – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

02:20

6.86km

360m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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861 m

Friedrich Hofmann Memorial Fountain

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Friedrich Hofmann monument (monument fountain) in Ilmenau was built in 1892 in honor of the writer Friedrich Hofmann (1813-1888).

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875 m

Kickelhahn Rooster Sign and Historic Trail Entrance

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A beautifully designed guide

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1.95 km

Kickelhahn Tower

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The dining room above is recommended, delicious and good!

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3.43 km

Kickelhahn Restaurant

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You have a very nice outdoor area with a great panoramic view.

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3.45 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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Great excursion destination with a magnificent view

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6.56 km

Ilmenau-Bad train station

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When, after 1900, the Rennsteigbahn was planned from Ilmenau to Schleusingen, the spa drivers insisted on a station near their facilities. Since the route should be passed by the district …

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6.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

1.50 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

2.73 km

2.71 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

December 12, 2021,Auf der Suche nach Schnee - Ilmenau/Kickelhahn

In search of snow:
Nothing going on in EF, nothing going on in Ilmenau Stadt either ..
But then in the direction of Kickelhahn and above (approx. 860m), everything was there:
Snow, freezing rain, wind, an unfriendly landlady, but also roast meat, 2x yeast, 1x herbs and downhill it was much easier.
Gladly again, as an old Ilmenau student.

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