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Reichenbacher Pond

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Katzhütte

Reichenbacher Pond

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Reichenbacher Pond

Recommended by 36 hikers out of 37

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Location: Katzhütte, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany

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1. Reichenbacher Pond – Wurzelberg Hut loop from Katzhütte

10.0km

03:09

410m

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

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2. Reichenbacher Pond – Wurzelberg Hut loop from Oelze

8.58km

02:51

410m

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

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3. Schwarza Spring – Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir loop from Katzhütte

21.2km

06:11

570m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Christian

April 17, 2023

The Reichenbach Pond is idyllically situated in the middle of the forest and belongs to the local fishing club. A lovingly designed fishing hut with a covered terrace and some seating offers a lovely place to enjoy a break. We even spotted a mourning cloak (a rare butterfly) at the fire pit.

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Anja

November 17, 2018

The Reichenbach Pond is located in an extensive forest area and is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.

In the past, there were no well-developed roads for transporting the felled timber. Therefore, lumberjacks used the pond to float the timber down into the valley using the power of the water. Floating long timber was not possible in the small streams. Therefore, the logs were cut into meter-long pieces, split, and stacked along the streams. In the spring, the lumberjacks threw the timber into the water. During snowmelt and floods, the pond was opened, and the water masses carried the logs down into the valley. With the improvement of transport routes, rafting declined in importance.

When the rivers no longer carried enough water during very dry summers, the ponds were opened to use the water to power the heavy wheels of the many mills.
Source: Katzhütte Municipality

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Juschu ( Jürgen & Vicky)

February 2, 2022

it is nice when there are also places to relax

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Elevation 610 m

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Location: Katzhütte, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany

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Reichenbacher Pond

1. Reichenbacher Pond – Wurzelberg Hut loop from Katzhütte

2. Reichenbacher Pond – Wurzelberg Hut loop from Oelze

3. Schwarza Spring – Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir loop from Katzhütte

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