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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Hausteich, Plothen – Old Pond Plothen loop from Plothen

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Hausteich, Plothen – Old Pond Plothen loop from Plothen

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Hausteich, Plothen – Old Pond Plothen loop from Plothen

00:51

13.1km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

37 m

Hausteich, Plothen

Highlight • Lake

Low height profile, especially suitable for touring with children. Beautiful landscape.

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2

734 m

View of Hausteich (Plothen Ponds)

Highlight • Lake

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3

1.65 km

Shaded Rest Area by Himmelsteiche Lake (Plothen)

Highlight • Lake

4

2.57 km

Wooden Hut by the Lake in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Highlight • Mountain Hut

5

3.34 km

Birdwatching Tower Dreba-Plothen Pond Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the stilt house with a view of the Födischteich, animals can be observed without disturbing anyone. In addition to the many bird species, with a little luck you can also see fallow deer.

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6

6.92 km

Knau Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

I really find a nice spot, with a lot of interesting history

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7

9.50 km

Old Pond Plothen

Highlight • Lake

The lake landscape begins here

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8

10.0 km

Lakeside Cabin at Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Highlight • Mountain Hut

B

13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

4.70 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.32 km

1.64 km

1.43 km

542 m

116 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

73 %

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