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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Lichte

Bench at Desbach Forebay Dam – Stänkerloch Lakeside Rest Area loop from Lichte

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Lichte

Bench at Desbach Forebay Dam – Stänkerloch Lakeside Rest Area loop from Lichte

Moderate

4.3

(3)

9

hikers

Bench at Desbach Forebay Dam – Stänkerloch Lakeside Rest Area loop from Lichte

02:52

9.90km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

708 m

Shelter in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A small shelter to rest.

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2

1.69 km

Beautiful hiking trail with great views

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3

5.33 km

4

5.92 km

Bench at Desbach Forebay Dam

Highlight • Rest Area

On weekdays you can enjoy nature alone here, the cyclists usually pass by

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5

5.92 km

You can linger a while at the Stänkerloch 😊🙏

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6

5.93 km

View of the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

7

5.97 km

Unfortunately, the main intersection is in the middle of the city. Not far is a restaurant and also the market square

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8

6.38 km

hidden access to the water

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9.90 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

393 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

3.11 km

2.24 km

251 m

142 m

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Thursday 8 October

8°C

3°C

95 %

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