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Bleiloch Dam – Bleiloch Reservoir loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Bleiloch Dam – Bleiloch Reservoir loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Hard

4.6

(10)

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Bleiloch Dam – Bleiloch Reservoir loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

04:03

60.3km

960m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.4 km

Singletrack Above Bleiloch Reservoir

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A really beautiful trail. Not only is biking fun, but the view of the Bleiloch Dam is also beautiful.
The Bleiloch Dam is one of my favorite areas, whether biking, …

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22.6 km

View of the dam

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Here is a nice mountain bike trail

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31.3 km

View of Bleiloch Reservoir

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Here again one of the most beautiful views over the reservoir.

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31.7 km

Bleiloch Dam (Bleiloch Reservoir)

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impressive structure, from a distance, even more from up close. You should definitely take a look.

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32.0 km

The 65-meter-high and 205-meter-long gravity dam built between 1926 and 1932 near Gräfenwarth and Schleiz dams 215 million cubic meters of water in the Saale. This makes the Bleilochtalsperre the largest reservoir in Germany in terms of volume.

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36.8 km

View of Bleiloch Reservoir Near Kloster

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The bike path above the reservoir is well developed.

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42.0 km

Second Dam of the Bleiloch Reservoir

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Ideal place for a little break and enjoy the view 👍

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42.3 km

Bleiloch Reservoir

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Nestled in picturesque mixed forest, which extends on beautiful hills, lies the lead-hole reservoir. A dream for every cyclist, because around the lake there are many beautiful bike paths that …

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60.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

8.47 km

8.04 km

7.26 km

1.89 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

31.1 km

18.4 km

7.98 km

1.31 km

1.14 km

394 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

36°C

21°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 14, 2025,Singletrail Hoch über dem See – Staumauer Bleiloch-Talsperre Runde von Blankenstein (Saale)

Start and finish of this highly recommended tour, Saaldorf 🌤🚵👍

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Bleiloch Dam – Bleiloch Reservoir loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Singletrack Above Bleiloch Reservoir

View of the dam

View of Bleiloch Reservoir

Bleiloch Dam (Bleiloch Reservoir)

Bleiloch Dam

View of Bleiloch Reservoir Near Kloster

Second Dam of the Bleiloch Reservoir

Bleiloch Reservoir

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