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Plaue

Welcome to Plaue, a picturesque destination in the Ilm district of Germany. This charming little town lies on the banks of the Ilm River and offers an idyllic setting for visitors from all over the world.

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Attractions in Plaue


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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 100.3 km
Duration 6:05 h
Ascent 1,180 m
Descent 1,180 m

Marcel Kittel takes us on his favorite routes in the Thuringian Forest:From his hometown Arnstadt, it goes past the Ohra Reservoir and Oberhof.

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from Adrian Seeber,   Thuringian Forest
Bicycle Rides · Weimar - Weimarer Land
Cultural cities and forests as far as the eye can see
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 146 km
Duration 10:06 h
Ascent 752 m
Descent 752 m

Long bike loop from the classical city of Weimar on the Thuringian City Chain long-distance cycle path to the state capital Erfurt, to the Bach ...

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from Andreas Klingebiel,   Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus GmbH
Gravel Bike · Thuringian Forest
The Water Worlds of the Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 167.5 km
Duration 14:00 h
Ascent 2,864 m
Descent 2,880 m

Dams, mountain lakes, and the Rennsteig: A long gravel loop through the Thuringian Forest—from Heyda via Neuhaus and Masserberg to Oberhof and back ...

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from Adrian Seeber,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Open
Distance 24.7 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 596 m
Descent 375 m

Music and literature - united on a hiking trail. Discover the sonorous world of Johann Sebastian Bach and the word universe of Johann Wolfgang von ...

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from Phil Sauer,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 67.2 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 450 m
Descent 450 m

Marcel Kittel takes us on his favorite routes in the Thuringian Forest:From his hometown Arnstadt via the Goethe and university town of Ilmenau ...

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from Adrian Seeber,   Thuringian Forest
Thematic Trail · Thuringian Forest
Kleinbreitenbach Art Walking Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.9 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 73 m
Descent 73 m

The Kleinbreitenbach Art Walking Route was created as a result of the International Art Symposia "Small World - Big World" held by the Arnstadt ...

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from Café Landart,   Thuringian Forest
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
Over the Reinsberge
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 313 m
Descent 313 m

We hike from Plaue to Kanzel. Along the way, we can repeatedly enjoy wonderful views.

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from Reiner Penther,   Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 144.3 km
Duration 8:03 h
Ascent 1,380 m
Descent 1,365 m

This stage takes us from Erfurt to Schweinfurt. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage - have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Hiking Trail · Thuringia
Across the Reinsberge
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.3 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 388 m
Descent 388 m

The hiking route leads from Plaue to Reinsfeld and back. It combines art, church, history, nature, and landscape.

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from Wolfgang Nüchter,   Thuringian Forest
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
Hiking trail From Bach to Goethe
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 26.6 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 705 m
Descent 500 m

We hike through idyllic natural landscapes following the footsteps of the great artists Bach and Goethe from Arnstadt to Ilmenau.

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from Julia Gebauer,   ADAC Wanderführer
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Plaue is known for its historic buildings, including the imposing Plaue Castle, which was built as early as the 12th century. The castle once served as protection against enemy attacks and today houses Plaue's local history museum.

Another highlight is the beautiful church of St. Marien with its striking tower and ornate frescoes on the walls. The old town hall with its half-timbered design is also worth a visit.

Culturally, Plaue has a lot to offer - from regular concerts in the church to the annual wine festival on the market square, where you can taste local wines.

If you want to indulge in some culinary delights, you should definitely try the traditional Thuringian Rostbrätel - a juicy steak from the grill served with fried potatoes and sauerkraut.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are many options for leisure activities: hike through the nearby forest or along the Ilm River; explore the surroundings by bike or go trout fishing in one of the many lakes around Plaue.

If it ever rains, you can take a trip to nearby Erfurt - just a short drive away, you'll find numerous museums and galleries as well as an impressive old town with the famous Domplatz.

Wherever you stay in Plaue, the picturesque landscape and charming atmosphere make this a destination that is truly worth a visit. Use our Travel Guide for more tips and recommendations!

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  • August 02, 2024
    Be wandert
    July 14, 2024
    Eine sehr schöne, kurze Runde. Auch mit jüngerem Kind gut machbar und kurzweilig, da es viele Kunstwerke in dieser Open-Air-Galerie zu entdecken, be-greifen und interpretieren gibt. Zum Abschluss geht's ins gemütliche Café Landart auf ein kühles Getränk 🍹 (Essen gab es nur auf Vorbestellung).
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    Written August 02, 2024
  • July 08, 2024
    Tobias Schindegger
    July 07, 2024
    Ein wunderschöner kleiner Rundwanderweg mit tollen Kunstwerken. 👍🙂 …
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    Written July 08, 2024
  • April 27, 2016
    Christiane P.
    super Ausblicke auf die Drei Gleichen und bis hinauf auf die höchsten Ergebungen im Thüringer Wald
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    Written April 27, 2016
    Hiking Trail
    Over the Reinsberge
  • January 30, 2016
    Mathias Pohl
    Schöner Höhenweg mit viel Abwechslung
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    Kleinbreitenbach
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    Panoramaweg
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    Panoramaweg
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    Panoramaweg
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    Panoramaweg
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    Panoramaweg
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    Written January 30, 2016
  • April 23, 2011
    Gabriele Pollack
    April 22, 2011
    Tour abseits großer Besucherströme, sehr abwechslungsreich
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    Written April 23, 2011
    Hiking Trail
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