Nelson Mandela Bridge – Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau loop from Gehren

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Nelson Mandela Bridge – Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau loop from Gehren

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Nelson Mandela Bridge – Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau loop from Gehren

01:00

17.2km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Langewiesen ICE Bridge

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Interesting ICE bridge somehow epic 😉

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3.68 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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6.13 km

Shelter on the Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path

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

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8.51 km

"During his work, Mandela distinguished himself as a bridge builder between blacks and whites, between peoples and religions, between victims and perpetrators. The bridge symbolizes this connection - for the …

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8.56 km

Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge

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View of the station area from here

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11.1 km

Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau

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very nice bike path along the Ilm, pleasant to drive

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12.2 km

Langewiesen Mosaic Art Benches

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Filigree built from fragments and really a nice idea you will find several such seating options along the way.

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15.6 km

Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path Between Langewiesen and Gehren

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Paved bike path with only a very slight incline. It only gets steeper at the underpass. 🚴

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

6.57 km

980 m

786 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

167 m

Elevation

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Friday 9 October

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Nelson Mandela Bridge – Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau loop from Gehren

Langewiesen ICE Bridge

Historic Town Bench on the Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path

Shelter on the Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path