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Falkenstein and the Lake – Finstertäler Hut loop from Tambach-Dietharz

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Falkenstein and the Lake – Finstertäler Hut loop from Tambach-Dietharz

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Falkenstein and the Lake – Finstertäler Hut loop from Tambach-Dietharz

06:03

21.2km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.70 km

View of the Thuringian Forest Reservoir

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Fairytale 😇

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5.42 km

Meister Eckhart Viewpoint

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Great view and nice seating.

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6.83 km

Falkenstein and the Lake

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Beautiful crystal clear water and the Falkenstein is reflected in the water.

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7.39 km

View from Altenfels to the Schmalwasser dam

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Klaus is absolutely right. Small climbing skills are required to get up.

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12.8 km

Finstertäler Hut

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It is located on Gräfenhainer Straße

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14.7 km

Schutzhütte Saalweidenwand with a view of the Schmalwasser Reservoir

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Good viewpoint of the reservoir and the dam.

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17.2 km

Schmalwasser Dam

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Here you can let your soul dangle. A relatively long circular route with a number of beautiful views and places to rest. There are other great highlights in the vicinity. …

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18.8 km

The water from an ice fountain spring is of higher quality and refreshes hikers on their tours through the picturesque surroundings. The spring is idyllically located and is a popular starting point for hikes to the nearby Schmalwasser Dam.

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

3.75 km

1.42 km

234 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

4.78 km

4.39 km

1.28 km

715 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

26°C

13°C

9 %

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Falkenstein and the Lake – Finstertäler Hut loop from Tambach-Dietharz

View of the Thuringian Forest Reservoir

Meister Eckhart Viewpoint

Falkenstein and the Lake

View from Altenfels to the Schmalwasser dam

Finstertäler Hut

Schutzhütte Saalweidenwand with a view of the Schmalwasser Reservoir

Schmalwasser Dam

Eisbrunnen Spring

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