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: November 13, 2025

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866 m

Land of a Thousand Ponds

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The land of 1000 ponds
The pond landscape is located on a plateau of the Thuringian Slate Mountains and covers an area of around 75 square kilometres.
The original 2,000 …

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1.15 km

Hausteich Lake

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A walk around the Hausteich in the Land of a Thousand Ponds is worth a trip at any time of year

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1.23 km

Plothen Ponds

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

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1.69 km

New Pond

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A beautiful place where you can find peace and relaxation!

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2.13 km

Small Ponds Near the Youth Hostel

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Small pond next to the big one with the house on stilts. A youth hostel with beautiful outdoor facilities is right next to it.

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2.61 km

View of Hausteich (Plothen Ponds)

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On this jetty you have a wonderful view over the house pond. 😍😎

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2.82 km

North shore of the Hausteich

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Starting point for a hike around the lake around the house pond with playground and bathing area for young and old.

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3.53 km

Prince's Pond

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With adjacent campsite

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5.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.14 km

1.55 km

455 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

1.78 km

465 m

422 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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