Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Frankenhain

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Frankenhain

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Frankenhain

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13.8km

360m

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 19, 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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7.34 km

Lütsche Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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7.67 km

Lütsche Dam

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir 😊🦊

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8.61 km

Resting point with a view of the dam

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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8.66 km

Lütschetalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

Could use a new coat of paint

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8.70 km

Lütsche-Dorf

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

10.4 km

Site of the Former Village of Lütsche

Highlight • Historical Site

At this point was the village of Lütsche, which was demolished between 1859 and 1864 on the orders of the Duke of Saxe-Gotha.

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10.8 km

Lütsche Valley

Highlight • Natural

Once stood here the small village Lütsche. The extent to which the economic situation in Lütsche had deteriorated within a few years from 1814 was also demonstrated by the idea …

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.93 km

1.53 km

1.42 km

827 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

2.24 km

1.82 km

1.24 km

434 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

10°C

6°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

March 28, 2023,Frankenhain - "GeoRoute - Der Mühlsteinweg" 🌲Thüringer Wald🌲

Frankenhain - "GeoRoute - Der Mühlsteinweg" 🌲Thuringian Forest🌲
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This GeoRoute is still under construction!
There are no signposts yet, and the information boards along the way are still empty.
I found a picture of the execution plan (see last picture) of the GeoRoute on the internet and then created the route in Komoot. Unfortunately, the detour (worth it!) to …

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