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Swinging bridge – Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) loop from Weimar

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Weimarer Land

Swinging bridge – Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) loop from Weimar

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Swinging bridge – Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) loop from Weimar

02:22

35.4km

510m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2 m for 8 m

After 32.7 km for 3 m

After 35.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.60 km

View of the Sternbrücke in Weimar

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The massive stone Sternbrücke (Star Bridge) lies directly in front of the east wing of the City Palace with its elaborate colonnade. It connected the palace grounds with the park …

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3.03 km

Park on the Ilm (Weimar)

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Wonderful park with many paths, large meadows and shady places to stay. Part of the Ilm Valley Cycle Route, Feininger Cycle Route and the Thuringian Cities Bicycle Trail.

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3.28 km

Swinging bridge

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At first there was a wooden bridge in its place, which was probably a raft bridge. The massive version was made in 1833. The approximately two-meter-wide bridge has a length of 14 meters (Wikipedia).

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16.2 km

Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345)

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The 26-meter-high structure was built in 1909 and is visible from afar. The Carolinenturm and its surroundings are preserved, maintained, and perfected by the non-profit association Kötschberggemeinde e.V. (Kötschberg Community). 106 steps lead up to the platform.

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26.8 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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28.8 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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31.7 km

Weir at Oberweimar on the River Ilm

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Great rest area

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32.8 km

Ilm Park

Highlight • Natural

The park on the Ilm ("Ilmpark" for short) is the largest and most well-known landscape park in Weimar (Thuringia). It was hardly changed since its construction in the 18th century …

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35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

5.20 km

4.01 km

3.23 km

1.47 km

Surfaces

17.2 km

8.89 km

7.94 km

1.15 km

340 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

26°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

June 12, 2022,Sweet Caroline

A loop on the second highest mountain in the Weimarer Land with 497 m above sea level. On the Drei-Turme-Weg it goes via Belvedere/ Hainturm/ Oettern/ Casparibank to Kaitsch (Kötsch). Wide views of the north-eastern Thuringian Basin in the best weather conditions.

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Swinging bridge – Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) loop from Weimar

View of the Sternbrücke in Weimar

Park on the Ilm (Weimar)

Swinging bridge

Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345)

Ilm Weir, Mellingen and Untermühle

Rest area at the Taubach Mill on the Ilm Cycle Path

Weir at Oberweimar on the River Ilm

Ilm Park

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