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Kronach
Steinwiesen

Ködeltalsperre — Southern End – Ködel Dam loop from Steinwiesen

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Kronach
Steinwiesen

Ködeltalsperre — Southern End – Ködel Dam loop from Steinwiesen

Easy

4.5

(32)

102

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Ködeltalsperre — Southern End – Ködel Dam loop from Steinwiesen

01:48

6.43km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

758 m

Ködel Reservoir Water Intake Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Ködeltalsperre (dam Mauthaus) is the largest drinking water reservoir in Bavaria and is also called "Fjord of the Franconian Forest". The 11 km circuit around the dam is popular with hikers, cyclists and inline skaters.

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879 m

What to say Water for the thirsty biker! Cool and delicious!

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1.16 km

The Mauthaus drinking water dam - called "Ködeltalsperre" - is one of the largest of its kind in Bavaria. An 11.5 km long asphalt path leads around the "Frankenwaldfjord" and is ideal for hiking, cycling or inline skating.

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1.34 km

Stone spring at the edge of the forest

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Another small watercourse that feeds the dam with water.

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2.57 km

Footpath to Ködelblick Viewpoint

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Short, crisp ascent that is definitely worth it.

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2.88 km

Ködelblick Viewpoint

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The climb from the circular path to the approximately 50 meters higher situated Ködelblick is worthwhile: Here, the dam seems even more impressive and you can measure the dimensions even …

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5.39 km

Ködel Dam

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Lovely, easy drive around the lake. Well developed, almost flat path with small height differences (also suitable for the family).

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5.56 km

Ködel Reservoir

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Good paths around the lake

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6.43 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

932 m

240 m

119 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

932 m

334 m

218 m

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Thursday 8 October

11°C

4°C

84 %

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