View of the Weida Reservoir – Village Ponds of Merkendorf loop from Staitz

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View of the Weida Reservoir – Village Ponds of Merkendorf loop from Staitz

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View of the Weida Reservoir – Village Ponds of Merkendorf loop from Staitz

03:28

12.9km

160m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.68 km

View of Vogelinsel Nature Reserve

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A nice place to take a break with a great view.

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3.05 km

View of the Weida Reservoir

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great view of the dam

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3.47 km

Picnic Shelter at Weidatalsperre

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A nice place to recharge your batteries.

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5.36 km

Wooden Seesaw and Rabbit Bench in Vogtland Forest

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There is also a bench here where you can take a break.

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5.44 km

Wooden Bridge on the Talsperrenweg

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Beautiful little bridge on the dam path.

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5.96 km

Bench with a view of Vogelinsel and Karpfenwiese

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A nice place to take a break.

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7.42 km

Village Ponds of Merkendorf

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A beautiful pond on the Thuringian Planet Trail🪐
Uranus is located here.

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11.3 km

Five Bridges Trail at Weidatalsperre

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There are many small wooden bridges along the dam path.

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

3.46 km

2.54 km

439 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

3.19 km

1.60 km

1.57 km

1.27 km

100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

6°C

11 %

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View of the Weida Reservoir – Village Ponds of Merkendorf loop from Staitz

View of Vogelinsel Nature Reserve

View of the Weida Reservoir

Picnic Shelter at Weidatalsperre

Wooden Seesaw and Rabbit Bench in Vogtland Forest

Wooden Bridge on the Talsperrenweg

Bench with a view of Vogelinsel and Karpfenwiese

Village Ponds of Merkendorf

Five Bridges Trail at Weidatalsperre

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