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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

View of the Hohenwarte Dam – Hohenwarte Dam loop from Kaulsdorf

Mountain biking trails

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

View of the Hohenwarte Dam – Hohenwarte Dam loop from Kaulsdorf

Moderate

4.1

(8)

39

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View of the Hohenwarte Dam – Hohenwarte Dam loop from Kaulsdorf

03:31

44.5km

840m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 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

Bus stop

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1.58 km

Stausee Eichicht

Lake

2

4.06 km

View of the Hohenwarte Dam

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It is gigantic what this dam wall has to hold on water. It doesn't actually look as big as other dams in Thuringia.

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4.96 km

Hohenwarte Dam

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This 75 meter high and 412 meter long dam was built between 1936 and 1942. This required 250 people to give up their homes - an entire village was flooded …

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4

10.9 km

Narrow trail along the Saale River

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The trail leads along the water and is partly close to the edge. Good balance is helpful, otherwise just get off and push. The views of the Saale are definitely worth it. A dream!

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5

16.1 km

View from Hermannsfelsen

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Great look. You have to be careful with the bike, the protruding roots of the trees are sometimes quite slippery. However, the view is great.

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6

21.4 km

View of the Drachenschwanz

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Such a beautiful piece of earth. Incredible views over forests and mountains of the Saale valley. A tough tour by bike and on foot - some sections of the route …

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7

23.2 km

View of the Drachenschwanz on the Saale River

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Awesome view of the dragon's tail

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23.8 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

25.4 km

Hoheleite viewpoint (touring stamp 225)

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The hang-gliders start down here in the Saale valley. If you're lucky, you can sit on the bench and watch the starts. Lovely view!

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44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

20.9 km

1.11 km

852 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

12.3 km

5.86 km

2.89 km

982 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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