Small seating area on the Ilm – Forest Descent Towards Jena loop from Großschwabhausen

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Small seating area on the Ilm – Forest Descent Towards Jena loop from Großschwabhausen

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Small seating area on the Ilm – Forest Descent Towards Jena loop from Großschwabhausen

01:59

33.5km

220m

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: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.77 km

Großschwabhausen–Lehnstedt Cycle Path

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The cycle path between Lehnstedt and Großschwabhausen has been completed.
Asphalted with a shoulder. Have fun

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5.92 km

View of Mellingen

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Located on the bike path between Mellingen and Lehnstedt, you can enjoy a wonderful view, especially in the morning when the valley is still covered in fog.

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9.25 km

Rest area at the Taubach Mill on the Ilm Cycle Path

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Was renovated in 2023, with a hammock, playground and a fire bowl. It is now a very cozy place.

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13.5 km

Weir at Oberweimar on the River Ilm

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Great rest area

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15.6 km

Small seating area on the Ilm

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The bike path through the Imauen is very nice and you are happy about a nice opportunity to take a break and enjoy the beautiful nature

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18.2 km

Ilm Weir, Mellingen and Untermühle

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The Ilmwehr in Mellingen is located directly on the Thuringian town chain (cycle path from Eisenach to Altenburg). There is also a nice rest area. The weir belongs to the Untermühle, a cultural monument.

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19.4 km

Cycle Path Between Lehnstedt and Kleinschwabhausen

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In 2021, not only the district road between Lehnstedt and Kleinschwabhausen is to be renovated. A new cycle path will then also be built between the two villages and close …

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27.6 km

Forest Descent Towards Jena

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Coming from Weimar, it rolls down to Jena just down to the paper mill.

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33.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

11.0 km

6.30 km

3.27 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

3.27 km

456 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

17°C

8°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2024,Fahrradtour von Weimar nach Jena

Dear cyclists, after yesterday's heavy rain, we started out dry from the hotel this morning. Here's another tip. The hotel was right next to the Ilmpark. Great parkland, worth seeing. Then the tour started towards Jena. The first photo shows what the Ilm looked like this morning. Not really pretty. Then it went across the country for about 7 km …

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March 4, 2025,Fahrradtour nach Weimar & zurück

A successful tour. I found the route from Mellingen to Weimar along the Ilm particularly attractive. I always walk a bit along the Ilm and always think it's great.

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April 21, 2023,Zum Frühstück nach Weimar.

Oh, early in the morning it was still quite fresh, but the sun quickly appeared in the sky and sent its warming rays down to earth.
At the end of a working group, there was a farewell breakfast in the Residenz Café in Weimar today.
And with this wonderful weather forecast, my vehicle of choice today was the bicycle.
On …

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April 5, 2024,Etappe 4: Von Weimar nach Jena – Thüringer Städtekette

Yes, it's a short stage, but not easy with a headwind and small inclines. Since I'm staying at the International Guesthouse outside of town, the stage ends at the Zeiss factory 😀.

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