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Buchfart Watermill – Ilmtal Cycle Path loop from Bad Berka

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Buchfart Watermill – Ilmtal Cycle Path loop from Bad Berka

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Buchfart Watermill – Ilmtal Cycle Path loop from Bad Berka

02:02

30.8km

270m

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: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.29 km

Buchfart Rock Caves

Highlight • Cave

The Buchfarter Felsenburg, located on the steep shell limestone slope of the Illm River, is the only structure of its type in Central Germany and of particular cultural and historical …

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14.2 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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16.0 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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21.6 km

Highland cattle at Zum Alten Wassererde – Oetterl

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Super, that "the cattle" here in Ilmtal has found his home and someone who takes care of it ... (delicious;)

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24.8 km

Covered Wooden Bridge in Buchfart

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The landmarked covered house bridge from 1816 crosses the Ilm in Buchfart over a length of 43 meters and offers a track width of 3.20 meters. On both sides are …

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24.9 km

Buchfart Watermill

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The old mill has been restored and is now operational again. With hydropower, the old machine technology can be used again for grinding grain. In the associated mill shop with …

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25.0 km

Ilm Cycle Path Near Buchfart and Felsenburg

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice piece of bike path, between Hetschburg and Buchfart. Best surface. In Buchfart, the road is a bit narrow.

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28.6 km

Ilmtal Cycle Path

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Quiet route with a bit of a climb for "normal" bikes ;-)

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30.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

7.26 km

5.73 km

5.06 km

563 m

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

3.78 km

1.33 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 27 June

36°C

23°C

42 %

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