Marderbach Gorge – Steiger Pond loop from Tambach-Dietharz

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Marderbach Gorge – Steiger Pond loop from Tambach-Dietharz

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Marderbach Gorge – Steiger Pond loop from Tambach-Dietharz

01:56

6.74km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

48 m

Räubertisch at the start of the reservoir loop

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A nice rest area, with a shelter.

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64 m

Kneipp Treading Pool Schmalwasser

Highlight • Rest Area

Bars are possible, only fit wildkämper emergency gear Not.
But otherwise a dreamlike resting place

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182 m

Marderbach Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Wild and romantic gorge. Especially worth seeing in winter when icicles, some several meters long, hang on the rocks.

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2.96 km

Steiger Pond

Highlight • Lake

Very nice, shady place to catch your breath.

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4.85 km

View Into Schmalwassergrund

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the other side of the dam.

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6.42 km

Art Garden with Stone and Metal Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Very lovingly and elaborately designed garden.

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6.70 km

Hikers' parking lot with shelter

Highlight • Parking

A beautiful rest area is more than just a place to take a break after a long drive. It is an oasis of relaxation and refreshment, a place to enjoy the beauty of nature and recharge your batteries.

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6.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

956 m

330 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

784 m

283 m

200 m

172 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

6°C

1°C

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Comments

June 19, 2025,Maderbacher Grund Tambach- Dietharz

Today marks the start of our birthday weekend in the Thuringian Forest. Before heading to the holiday apartment, we started with this walk. A relaxing path past rocks, the scent of pines and firs, and the tranquility of the forest.

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October 28, 2025,Mardebachschlucht

Starting point: WP at Räubertisch
Route:

Mardebach Gorge - Vogelsherdkopf - Pedunculate Oak - Steigerhaus - Pond at Steigerhaus - Birkenweg - Silberbornwiese - Steigerstrasse - Hüllochtrail - Hülloch - Brauhausbrücke

I did this hike with a hiking friend as a preliminary hike for the main hike in 2026 for our hiking group.

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