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View of the Saale River – Bleiloch Reservoir, Saalburg loop from Saaldorf

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View of the Saale River – Bleiloch Reservoir, Saalburg loop from Saaldorf

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View of the Saale River – Bleiloch Reservoir, Saalburg loop from Saaldorf

06:37

23.4km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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7.69 km

View of the Saale River

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A nice view. Even better after ages finally a bank.

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8.55 km

Bench With a View of the Saale River

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Easily accessible but quiet spot on the 2nd dam. Highly recommended, especially in the evening.

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10.2 km

View of Saalburg and the Bleiloch Dam

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Wonderful view of Saalburg, the bridge over the reservoir and the lido.

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11.5 km

Bleiloch Reservoir, Saalburg

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Saalburg lies on the eastern shore of the Bleilochtalsperre, the reservoir with the largest capacity in Germany.

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11.7 km

Saalburg Castle ruins and the remains of the old tower

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The keep collapsed on June 20, 1913 and was restored to its current state in 1995-96.

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12.0 km

Bridge of Peace (Brücke des Friedens)

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The 240 meter long Bridge of Peace leads over Germany's largest reservoir and is the lifeline of the city of Saalburg. There used to be a wooden bridge in their …

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19.2 km

View from the Kleiner Heinrichstein

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Even the small Heinrichstein already offers a beautiful view. However, he cannot outperform his big brother.

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19.3 km

View of the Saale River Bend from Heinrichstein

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The climb is worth it.
Amazing view 😁👍

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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

3.95 km

1.52 km

592 m

226 m

Surfaces

7.48 km

5.46 km

3.72 km

3.64 km

1.66 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

18°C

7°C

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Comments

July 1, 2023,Runde Bleilochstausee ab Saalburg über Zoppoten - Heinrichstein - Saaldorf

A nice round to switch off. Varied paths, beautiful views and also with altitude, which are not particularly strenuous. And the small towns are also worth seeing. A clear recommendation!

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June 17, 2022,Mit Ellie 🐾 am „Thüringer Meer“ - Teil 2

Summary: 1st half "Hui", 2nd half "Ugh".
Wonderful climbs meander along the steep slope to the dam from Saaldorf to Saalburg. Sometimes enchanted surrounded by ferns, sometimes exposed to rocks, sometimes overgrown with dry grass and juniper bushes and again and again these great views - above all Heinrichstein and Frankenwaldblick. The paths are very well maintained, well signposted and …

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September 2, 2024,Rund um den Bleilochstausee 2.0: Totenfels, Heinrichstein und Marienstein

The Bleiloch reservoir is 28 km long and has a water volume of 215 million m³. The dam was built between 1926 and 1932 for flood protection and to generate energy. It is 205 m long, 65 m high and 47 m wide at the base. It is located in the northernmost part between the Bleiberg mountains. The reservoir got …

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April 13, 2025,Entlang der Saale/ Bleilochtalsperre🥾👫🥾

Beautiful Sunday hike in the Thuringian Slate Mountains. The weather was great, the ice cream was delicious, and tomorrow, thank goodness, is a rest day! 😅💪🏼🥾 We're extending the weekend by one day. 😬 I wish you a busy start to the week.🥴

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View of the Saale River – Bleiloch Reservoir, Saalburg loop from Saaldorf

View of the Saale River

Bench With a View of the Saale River

View of Saalburg and the Bleiloch Dam

Bleiloch Reservoir, Saalburg

Saalburg Castle ruins and the remains of the old tower

Bridge of Peace (Brücke des Friedens)

View from the Kleiner Heinrichstein

View of the Saale River Bend from Heinrichstein

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