View of the Schmalwasser Dam – View of Schmalwassertalsperre loop from Tambach-Dietharz

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View of the Schmalwasser Dam – View of Schmalwassertalsperre loop from Tambach-Dietharz

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View of the Schmalwasser Dam – View of Schmalwassertalsperre loop from Tambach-Dietharz

00:47

10.6km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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407 m

View of the Tambach-Dietharz Dam from Stummelberg

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Here from the Stummelberg there is not only a great view of the dam wall, you can also sit at a shelter after the ascent from the bottom has taken place.

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View of the Schmalwasser Dam

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The dam is now used for flood protection and energy generation. The water is also used for the annual whitewater rafting in Tambach-Dietharz.
There are always places to sit and …

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View of Schmalwasser Dam from Brandfelsen

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The Brandfelsen is a little insider tip. From here you have a great view of the Schmalwasser dam and the Nadelöhr.

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View of Schmalwassertalsperre

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The Schmalwassertalsperre is also known as the Tambacher Meer and was built from 1988 to 1993. It has a capacity of 21 million m3 and, at 76m above the valley …

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10.6 km

Räubertisch at the start of the reservoir loop

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A nice rest area, with a shelter.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

3.50 km

405 m

Surfaces

8.96 km

1.13 km

554 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

11°C

4°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2023,Schmalwasser-Talsperre und Röllchen

We decided to take a quick look at the Schmalwasser dam. Then we went on to the roll. Can someone tell me why this gorge is called Röllchen?🤔😁 We walked to the gorge. You have to be very careful where you walk, but it's worth it.👍😁.

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