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Lütschetalsperre Dam – Lütschetalsperre Dam loop from Frankenhain

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Lütschetalsperre Dam – Lütschetalsperre Dam loop from Frankenhain

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Lütschetalsperre Dam – Lütschetalsperre Dam loop from Frankenhain

03:03

10.5km

290m

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

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.02 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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2

3.33 km

Lütsche Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful wide valley with the former village of "Lütsche"

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3

3.35 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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4

4.95 km

Lütschetalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

Could use a new coat of paint

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5

5.01 km

View of the Lütsche Reservoir from the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

5.10 km

Lütschetalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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7

5.21 km

Lütschetalsperre Trailhead and Parking

Highlight • Parking

Perfect start for your hike

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8

6.87 km

Borzel-Born Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small chamfered fountain, on the way to the Lütsche dam.

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B

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.04 km

3.69 km

1.57 km

963 m

184 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

3.16 km

1.45 km

1.31 km

571 m

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Friday 9 October

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6°C

52 %

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