The Plothen Ponds are a 75 sq km area with around 600 ponds (there were 2000 ponds previously) that were created by monks in the 11th/12th century for fish farming. They are connected by a system of ditches and are fed solely by rainfall. At this altitude, such a historically grown pond landscape is unique.

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Beautiful ponds, beautiful paths, beautiful recreational area.

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1. Plothen Ponds – 1000 Ponds Circular Trail loop from Plothen

11.6km

03:00

60m

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

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2. Plothen Ponds – 1000 Ponds Circular Trail loop from Plothen

6.54km

01:41

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Roter Hielteich II – New Pond loop from Linda

15.3km

04:00

100m

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

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Location: Dreba, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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1. Plothen Ponds – 1000 Ponds Circular Trail loop from Plothen

2. Plothen Ponds – 1000 Ponds Circular Trail loop from Plothen

3. Roter Hielteich II – New Pond loop from Linda

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