The Ködeltalsperre (dam Mauthaus) is the largest drinking water reservoir in Bavaria and is also called "Fjord of the Franconian Forest". The 11 km circuit around the dam is popular with hikers, cyclists and inline skaters.

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Wolly

January 16, 2021

Hiking

The drinking water dam Mauthaus - also called Ködeltalsperre - is a dam in Bavaria that was built between 1968 and 1972 near Kronach to supply drinking water. As a …

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Frau Fippel

March 21, 2022

Hiking

Here you can find out why the Ködeltalsperre exists 👍

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1. Ködel Reservoir – Ködeltalsperre — Southern End loop from Nordhalben

15.8km

01:10

300m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ködel Reservoir – Ködeltalsperre — Southern End loop from Steinwiesen

20.6km

01:19

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kronach Old Town – Ködel Reservoir loop from Nurn

48.0km

03:06

430m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 500 m

Weather

Sunday 15 March

7°C

-2°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Steinwiesen, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Ködel Reservoir Water Intake Tower

1. Ködel Reservoir – Ködeltalsperre — Southern End loop from Nordhalben

2. Ködel Reservoir – Ködeltalsperre — Southern End loop from Steinwiesen

3. Kronach Old Town – Ködel Reservoir loop from Nurn

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