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Rote Pfütze Nature Reserve

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    September 18, 2025

    Hiking

    The Red Puddle is a small stream and pond nestled in a moorland landscape surrounded by spruce and pine forests. The area was formerly a center of peat extraction, which ceased in 1972. Traces of the old peat railway, which connected the moor to the spa center, are still visible today.

    Today, the moor is a protected refuge for numerous plant and animal species. The area can be easily explored on well-marked trails. Interpretive panels provide information about the unique flora and fauna, as well as the historical use of the moor.
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    November 1, 2022

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    a beautiful spot even in the twilight
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    April 2, 2022

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    The largest transitional moor in East Thuringia is a popular hiking destination at any time of the year with its flora and fauna. From here, paths lead to the billy goats, to Hainspitz, Eisenberg, etc...
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 340 m

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