Ilmenau: Kickelhahn Turm
Ilmenau occupies a valley on the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest in Thuringia. The Ilm runs through the town, while wooded ridges lead into the higher ground of this central German range. Ilmenau is strongly associated with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a regular visitor who wrote the poem “Wandrers Nachtlied” on nearby Kickelhahn in 1780. Today, the town combines the academic presence of the Technical University of Ilmenau with long-standing local traditions of glass and porcelain manufacture. Forest paths around Ilmenau connect with the wider network of routes in the Thuringian Forest, including the Rennsteig long-distance trail.
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Ilmenau has served as a mining town in Thuringia since the Middle Ages. Set on the Ilm River at the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest, it developed around deposits of silver, copper and other minerals; mining shaped local life for centuries. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was closely associated with the town and wrote “Wanderer’s Nightsong” on nearby Kickelhahn in 1780. Ilmenau also became known for glassmaking and porcelain production, industries that broadened its economy beyond the mines. Forest paths and the river valley place the town firmly in central Germany’s upland country. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Thuringia connects regionally.
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