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Germany
Thuringia
Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Ruttersdorf-Lotschen

Bornquelle (Franzensquelle) – Ruttersdorf Reservoir loop from Ruttersdorf-Lotschen

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Ruttersdorf-Lotschen

Bornquelle (Franzensquelle) – Ruttersdorf Reservoir loop from Ruttersdorf-Lotschen

Moderate

4.6

(10)

36

hikers

Bornquelle (Franzensquelle) – Ruttersdorf Reservoir loop from Ruttersdorf-Lotschen

02:39

9.61km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

642 m

Wöllmisse View

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Bench with a fantastic view. The ideal place for a rest.

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2

2.45 km

Carved Wooden Totem

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Here someone made a figure out of a dead tree.

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3

3.64 km

Chursdorf Deserted Village Site

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The village of Chursdorf was once located here at the upper end of the Eselgrund. Unfortunately there is nothing left of it. If you follow the path along the Eselgrund …

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4

3.84 km

Rest Area at Ascherhütte Junction

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Crossroads with rest bench and a beautiful view over a clearing lined with flowers.

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5

6.00 km

Bornquelle (Franzensquelle)

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Pure nature gives new strength

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6

7.03 km

Rest Area at the Old Oak

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Sonnenplatz

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7

8.33 km

Ruttersdorf Reservoir

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Filming location of Theresa Wolff - Home Sweet Home (Minute 43:44)
ZDF media library 🙃

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9.47 km

Rest Area at the Old Oak Tree

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Comfortable rest area between Schlöben and Lotschen under a very old oak.
Next to it is a sign about the field of vision of bees.

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9.61 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

1.03 km

505 m

120 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

3.66 km

1.49 km

472 m

158 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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