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Ilmenau

Kickelhahn Observation Tower – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

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Ilm-Kreis
Ilmenau

Kickelhahn Observation Tower – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

Moderate

4.7

(85)

346

hikers

Kickelhahn Observation Tower – Kickelhahn Tower loop from Ilmenau

02:19

6.82km

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

835 m

Kickelhahn Rooster Sign and Historic Trail Entrance

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A beautifully designed guide

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2

1.89 km

View of Bobhütte

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3

1.91 km

Kickelhahn

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4

3.39 km

Kickelhahn Restaurant

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

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5

3.41 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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Great excursion destination with a magnificent view

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6

3.42 km

Kickelhahn Observation Tower

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View from the Kickelhahn into the valley.

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7

3.44 km

Kickelhahn Tower

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On the Kickelhahn there is a lookout tower from 1855, a Telekom tower, a transmission mast, the Goethe house, the foundations of a hunting lodge and a restaurant. South of …

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6.53 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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6.82 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

1.47 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.70 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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