Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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2.28 km

View of the lake at Naturpark Frankenwald

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4.83 km

Trail junction

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There are several ways here, you can vary.

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4.87 km

Ködel Reservoir

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An impressive water reservoir located in beautiful tranquility

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5.41 km

Rest area at Thongrund

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Nice view of the lake.

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8.77 km

Ehrenbach Rest Area at Ködeltalsperre

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Good possibility for rest when circumnavigating the drinking water barrier

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9.13 km

Ködelblick

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Great view of the dam.

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9.72 km

Beautiful view of the Ködeltalsperre

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Wonderful, easy route around the lake. Well-developed, almost level path with small differences in altitude.

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9.99 km

Southern section of the Ködeltal loop

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Beautiful southern section of the Ködeltal loop.

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

542 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

3.99 km

748 m

363 m

189 m

Elevation

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