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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Blankenstein

View of Bleiloch Reservoir – Bleiloch Dam loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Blankenstein

View of Bleiloch Reservoir – Bleiloch Dam loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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4.6

(11)

38

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View of Bleiloch Reservoir – Bleiloch Dam loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

04:04

60.7km

970m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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21.8 km

View of Bleiloch Reservoir

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The path leads along the embankment and is easy to navigate except for 2 or 3 short sections. The view of the reservoir is terrific.

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22.6 km

View of the dam

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Here is a nice mountain bike trail

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31.3 km

View of Bleiloch Reservoir

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Here again one of the most beautiful views over the reservoir.

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31.7 km

Bleiloch Dam (Bleiloch Reservoir)

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impressive structure, from a distance, even more from up close. You should definitely take a look.

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32.0 km

Bleiloch Dam

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The 65-meter-high and 205-meter-long gravity dam built between 1926 and 1932 near Gräfenwarth and Schleiz dams 215 million cubic meters of water in the Saale. This makes the Bleilochtalsperre the largest reservoir in Germany in terms of volume.

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35.2 km

Saaler Cycle Path

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Beautiful, easy to drive bike path with very good surface.

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42.3 km

Second Dam of the Bleiloch Reservoir

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Ideal place for a little break and enjoy the view 👍

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42.6 km

Bleiloch Reservoir

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Nestled in picturesque mixed forest, which extends on beautiful hills, lies the lead-hole reservoir. A dream for every cyclist, because around the lake there are many beautiful bike paths that …

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60.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

8.58 km

8.33 km

7.36 km

1.80 km

996 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

18.4 km

7.98 km

1.27 km

1.11 km

394 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

76 %

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Comments

July 14, 2025,Singletrail Hoch über dem See – Staumauer Bleiloch-Talsperre Runde von Blankenstein (Saale)
Start and finish of this highly recommended tour, Saaldorf 🌤🚵👍

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