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Windischleuba

Fockendorf Reservoir – Forebay of Windischleuba Dam loop from Windischleuba

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Altenburger Land

Windischleuba

Fockendorf Reservoir – Forebay of Windischleuba Dam loop from Windischleuba

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Fockendorf Reservoir – Forebay of Windischleuba Dam loop from Windischleuba

02:11

8.47km

50m

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: July 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 km

Bench with a view of the fields and river

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Original rest area - a little further down the pond there is version 2

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1.37 km

View of the Pleiße River

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Rest bench with a view of the wilderness on the Pleiße.

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3.81 km

Fockendorf Reservoir

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The Windischleuba dam dams the Pleiße between Fockendorf and Windischleuba in Thuringia in the Altenburger Land district and is approx. 40 km away from Leipzig. As an exception, it is …

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4.20 km

Windischleuba Reservoir

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The Windischleuba dam is accessible from both sides and is connected to the Fockendorf reservoir restaurant. The Pahna campsite is located not far through the forest.

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6.41 km

Pähnitz Mountain Hut

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is on the pilgrimage route

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6.74 km

Rest Area at Vorstaubecken Ost, Windischleuba

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The Windischleuba dam is a very popular destination for hikers and cyclists. There are a lot of animals to marvel at, and if you are lucky you will also come …

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7.04 km

Swamp area

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Swamps are important habitats for many different creatures.
Entering is dangerous for people and is therefore rightly forbidden...

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7.06 km

Forebay of Windischleuba Dam

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A nice and relaxing place to take a break.

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8.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

2.59 km

1.46 km

326 m

258 m

240 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

2.14 km

1.76 km

1.58 km

514 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

29°C

13°C

38 %

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Comments

May 2, 2025,Talsperre Windischleuba

After yesterday's challenging hike, it was time for a short walk to relax. The destination for the day was the Windischleuba Dam. Anyone expecting to find a lot of water here will be somewhat disappointed. Even though the dam's area is generously stated, most parts are dry. This is a veritable oasis for flora and fauna. Because these areas are …

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October 30, 2025,Iron Lake Challenge "Thüringen" - See-Nr. 4: Talsperre Windischleuba

The Windischleuba Dam impounds the Pleiße River in the Altenburger Land district.

It was built between 1951 and 1953 to supply water to regional industry and to provide flood protection for the Leipzig metropolitan area. This also explains why, although the dam is located in Thuringia, it is managed by the Free State of Saxony.

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May 1, 2022,little Everglades Windischleuba

Open your eyes, ears and heart wide, there is a lot to see, hear and feel! What a wonderful natural treasure area. 🥰

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March 11, 2023,Runde um Talsperre Windischleuba

Windischleuba dam

The Windischleuba dam dams the Pleiße between Fockendorf and Windischleuba in Thuringia in the district of Altenburger Land and is about 40 km from Leipzig. As an exception, it is operated by the Saxon state reservoir administration and not by the Thuringian long-distance water supply. The dam used to be controlled with a combined bottom outlet and flood …

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September 30, 2023,An der Pleiße - um den Stausee Windischleuba

Three of us out and about in the Altenburger Land - nice round 👍

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December 27, 2023,Talsperre Windischleuba – Biotope und Sumpfgebiete um Windischleuba

A very relaxing trip through forest and meadow for the “in between” hiking pleasure. The area surrounding Windischleuba is worth experiencing at any time of year with small lakes, a dam built between 1951 and 1953, the “Am Stausee” restaurant and untouched nature all around. The paths are easy to walk on. However, you should heed the warning signs and …

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April 6, 2025,Rund um die Talsperre Windischleuba 🌊♻️⭕🎒

As part of the Iron Lake Challenge, I walked around the Windischleuba Dam 🌊. I probably would have never had this dam on my radar ☂️ otherwise. It dams the Pleisse River in the Altenburg region. It seemed quite small to me, as the dam is surrounded by a 🐦 bird and nature reserve, a so-called alluvial forest. As a …

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Fockendorf Reservoir – Forebay of Windischleuba Dam loop from Windischleuba

Bench with a view of the fields and river

View of the Pleiße River

Fockendorf Reservoir

Windischleuba Reservoir

Pähnitz Mountain Hut

Rest Area at Vorstaubecken Ost, Windischleuba

Swamp area

Forebay of Windischleuba Dam

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