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Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Ilmenau

Talsperre Heyda – View of the Reservoir loop from Schmerfeld

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Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Ilmenau

Talsperre Heyda – View of the Reservoir loop from Schmerfeld

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4.6

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Talsperre Heyda – View of the Reservoir loop from Schmerfeld

00:37

2.42km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Riverdam Beer Garden & Steakhouse at the Heyda Reservoir

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Sufficient parking spaces are available here for a short tour around the Heyda dam.

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270 m

Heyda Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The area around the dam Heyda is a well-known recreational area and invites every nature lover to go hiking. The dam dams the Wipfra at Ilmenau in southern Thuringia. The …

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872 m

View of the Reservoir

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very idyllic in every season

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876 m

Old Tree Stumps on the Lake Shore

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When the water level is low enough, there are numerous old dead tree stumps on the sandy beach. You also have a beautiful 270 ° view of the other bank and the buildings next to the dam.

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1.19 km

Heyda Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful nature, a place to relax and a beautiful circular route that you can walk comfortably in about 3 hours. Water, forest and wonderful landscape.

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1.24 km

Wonderful bathing bays, but you have to come early on the east side. There is more space on the opposite bank.

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2.42 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.12 km

1.04 km

264 m

Surfaces

1.12 km

521 m

515 m

264 m

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