Kohlgrund Route

The start is at the Goethe Fountain at the Tourist Information Bad Berka. From there via Ilmstraße and Parkstraße to Blankenhainer Straße. At the pedestrian traffic light, cross Blankenhainer Straße and follow the path along Trebestraße. After 1.2 km, behind the community center of the Catholic Church, turn right into the forest and the path leads over a trail almost to the Bad Berka sports field. As soon as the trail meets an asphalt path, turn left onto this asphalt path and follow it to the entrance of Dreiteichsgrund. Here there is a barbecue hut and a rest area. As the Ilm Valley Cycle Path runs along the way, you will meet many cyclists. Follow the cycle path through the Ilm Valley to Tannroda. At the first house, turn left into the forest. Now the path runs parallel to Hosental through the forest and then continues along the forest edge to Fernblick Hut. Here turn left into the forest and follow the path to Alexander Hut. Here turn left and at the next intersection right. Follow the path to Borken Hut, where we turn left and follow the path until we meet Kohlgrund Hut at Kohlgrund. Turn left and follow the paved path to Carl-Alexander-Platz. Here is the Kneipp facility Dammbachsgrund with benches as well as the Carl-Friedrich spring. Turn right into Dammbachsgrund. When the asphalt ends, turn left and walk uphill on the gravel path. Pass Heustiel Hut and then reach the Trebe residential area. Follow Trebestraße uphill to the pedestrian traffic light at Blankenhainer Straße. Cross this and return to the starting point.

Sturdy footwear

Arrival possible by bus and train. Starting point is accessible on foot.

City center car park (well signposted on the local directional signs); free parking as well as caravan parking; from there about 400 m walk to the Tourist Information.

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