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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Plothen Ponds – Tree-lined avenue at Hausteich loop from Dreba

Mountain biking trails

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Plothen Ponds – Tree-lined avenue at Hausteich loop from Dreba

Moderate

5.0

(2)

6

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Plothen Ponds – Tree-lined avenue at Hausteich loop from Dreba

00:37

8.22km

50m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Parking

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2.07 km

Plothen Ponds

Highlight • Lake

wonderful pond landscape, unique to Thuringia
you can swim in some ponds (e.g. Hausteich)
very nice for bird watching

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2.11 km

Tree-lined avenue at Hausteich

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One of the most beautiful areas in the Saale Orla district

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3

2.63 km

New Pond

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A beautiful place where you can find peace and relaxation!

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4

3.12 km

Land of a Thousand Ponds (Dreba-Plothen Pond Area)

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Called "Land of a Thousand Ponds". In the Dreba - Plothner nature reserve there are many ponds that attract a variety of waterfowl that is very rare. Therefore also a …

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5

3.47 km

Birdlife in the Reeds – Information Board at the 1000 Ponds, Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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This table explains the meaning of the reed.

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6

4.20 km

Beer Garden Zur Waldschänke at Plothen Campsite

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A beer garden in the middle of nature, where it tastes twice as good. It is very nicely decorated and the prices are ok too. There is space for enough people

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7

6.96 km

View of the Pond in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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8

7.38 km

Dörtingen Pond

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful ponds with mega many swans.

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8.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

2.45 km

1.53 km

261 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

3.25 km

727 m

478 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 30 May

23°C

10°C

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