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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Geraberg

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Geraberg

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Geraberg

02:30

30.4km

570m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.54 km for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.62 km

Lütschegrund Trail to the Lütsche Dam

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elongated rise to the Lütsche from Gräfenroda, which in the last area is getting steeper. Change from pastures in the mixed forest with some streams and forest roads.

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12.6 km

Lütschetalsperre Swimming Area

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The Lütschetalsperre was built between 1935 and 1938 by the German State Railroad to supply the stations of Arnstadt, Neudietendorf and Erfurt with soft water.

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12.9 km

Lütsche Reservoir

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Beautiful dam located in the forest in which, of course, you can swim even if the weather is right.

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12.9 km

Lütsche Dam

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A beautiful reservoir 😊🦊

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13.3 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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14.0 km

Old boathouse at the Lütsche Dam

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Beautiful view of the dam with the old boathouse.

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14.3 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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17.6 km

Rest Area at the Former Lower Quarry

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Nice rest area on the way to the Lütsche dam.

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29.8 km

Birkenwäldchen

Forest

30.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

7.02 km

6.60 km

2.66 km

1.94 km

503 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

8.39 km

3.38 km

2.94 km

2.26 km

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Geraberg

Lütschegrund Trail to the Lütsche Dam

Lütschetalsperre Swimming Area

Lütsche Reservoir

Lütsche Dam

Lütsche Reservoir

Old boathouse at the Lütsche Dam

View of the Lütsche Reservoir from the dam

Rest Area at the Former Lower Quarry

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