Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Hangquellmoor Siegelbach

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Hangquellmoor Siegelbach

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Hangquellmoor Siegelbach

02:05

7.40km

150m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.74 km

Lütsche Reservoir

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Nestled in the beautiful nature of the Thuringian Forest lies the Lütschetalsperre. Around the reservoir, you can cycle and repeatedly enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake and the wooded …

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3.06 km

Lütsche Dam

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A beautiful reservoir 😊🦊

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4.01 km

Resting point with a view of the dam

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Beautiful rest area of the “Gemeinde Geratal” with a direct view of the dam.

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4.06 km

Lütschetalsperre Dam

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Could use a new coat of paint

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4.12 km

View of the Lütsche Reservoir from the dam

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The dam was built between 1935 and 1938 and served to supply soft water to the Arnstadt, Neudietendorf and Erfurt train stations.

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4.21 km

Lütschetalsperre Dam

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The Lütsche Dam is located on the northern slope of the Thuringian Forest, near Frankenhain in the Ilm district. It was originally used by the German Reichsbahn to supply stations …

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4.44 km

Holiday home on the Lütsche Reservoir

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Former boathouse of the GST (Society for Sports and Technology of the GDR)

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5.38 km

Langer Grund Pond

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The Langer Grunds pond has crystal clear water.

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7.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

1.42 km

686 m

263 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

1.77 km

1.44 km

193 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

7°C

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Comments

September 13, 2024,Runde bei Oberhof: Wegscheide - Lütschestausee

On the way to the Lütschestausee with friends!
We started at the "Zur Wegscheide" inn between Luisenthal and Oberhof.
We went downhill to the reservoir on forest paths and then on forest roads. We walked most of the way around the reservoir directly along the lake shore.
The path leads us uphill past the Langer-Grunds-Teich and back to the starting …

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May 28, 2026,Lütschetalsperre – Runde 👏☀️🌊

Today we circled the Lütschetalsperre together. The start was at the Wegscheide parking lot. Although there are other parking lots directly on site, a little movement is part of it. The circuit is very easy and approx. 2 km long and therefore suitable for everyone. There is currently a lack of water in the reservoir, but it is still super …

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