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Gehren Castle Ruins – Ilmtal-Rennsteig Cycle Path loop from Gehren

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Gehren Castle Ruins – Ilmtal-Rennsteig Cycle Path loop from Gehren

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Gehren Castle Ruins – Ilmtal-Rennsteig Cycle Path loop from Gehren

01:16

20.2km

270m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

Gehren Castle Ruins

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The first buildings were probably built here in the 12th century on a trade route from Erfurt to Nuremberg. In 1308 the lords of Berlstedt erected further buildings here, which in 1464 became the property of the Counts of Schwarzburg. During this time they built the south wing.
From 1574 the palace was expanded in the Renaissance style and the north and south wings were combined into one building. To this end, sandstone blocks from the abandoned Paulinzella Monastery were used. The palace chapel was built in 1666. Subsequently, the palace served as a hunting and summer residence for the counts and princes of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, and Prince Günther I even used it as a residence between 1720 and 1740. In 1918 it passed into the possession of the state of Thuringia and was mainly used as a house.
In a fire on September 11, 1933, the castle was destroyed and largely demolished in the following years, leaving only the remains of some surrounding walls. Between 1997 and 2001 the ruin was secured, partially restored and made accessible. It is surrounded by the extensive castle park in the style of an English garden.

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4.38 km

Gehren–Großbreitenbach Rail Trail

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Is the easiest ascent to the Rennsteig .....

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9.45 km

Motorhome Site Zum Fuchsloch, Großbreitenbach

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Small campsite with plenty of greenery and spacious pitches for 12 campers. Electrical hookups, water and waste disposal facilities are available. Showers and restrooms are available at the "Fuchsbau" restaurant, right next to the campsite.

The entrance to numerous mountain bike trails is right on the site.

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9.82 km

Ilmtal-Rennsteig Cycle Path

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Beautiful bike path from Ilmenau to Großbreitenbach or Neustadt am Rennsteig. The route is almost completely paved and leads along the former railway line from Ilmenau to Großbreitenbach. Works well for a short trip with a decent climb.

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

2.73 km

2.66 km

1.18 km

357 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

1.11 km

436 m

263 m

154 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Gehren Castle Ruins – Ilmtal-Rennsteig Cycle Path loop from Gehren

Gehren Castle Ruins

Gehren–Großbreitenbach Rail Trail

Motorhome Site Zum Fuchsloch, Großbreitenbach

Ilmtal-Rennsteig Cycle Path

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