Förmitz Reservoir – View of the Förmitz Reservoir loop from Förbau

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Förmitz Reservoir – View of the Förmitz Reservoir loop from Förbau

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Förmitz Reservoir – View of the Förmitz Reservoir loop from Förbau

01:36

25.7km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Information Point and Shelter at Förmitzspeicher Lake

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The Förmitz Dam, the Förmitz Reservoir or Förmitz Lake is a dam completed in 1977 on the southern edge of the municipality of Schwarzenbach an der Saale in the Upper …

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1.63 km

Förmitz Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The dam provides a nice view of the Saale valley and the reservoir, which offers the best opportunities for water sports.

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2.09 km

View of the Förmitz Reservoir

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I was very impressed by this reservoir.

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6.62 km

Sächsische Saale

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A very nice bike path

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8.51 km

View of Waldstein

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12.7 km

Promenade Along the Stream in Münchberg

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Here in the center of Münchberg you can take a nice break. There is also a cafe.

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23.8 km

Crest road of the Förmitz Dam

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Spectacular crossing on the dam, which offers the best view of the reservoir and drops steeply on the side facing away from the water.

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24.6 km

View of Förmitztalsperre

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Also called the Förmitz Dam. Interesting facts: The dam is a rockfill dam with a sealing core. The inner seal consists of a diaphragm wall made of earth concrete (clay …

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