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Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Frankenhain

Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Dörrberg

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Frankenhain

Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Dörrberg

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Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Dörrberg

01:02

12.6km

220m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2025

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

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6 m in total

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973 m

Lütschegrund Trail to the Lütsche Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

elongated rise to the Lütsche from Gräfenroda, which in the last area is getting steeper. Change from pastures in the mixed forest with some streams and forest roads.

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9.57 km

Lütsche Valley

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Beautiful wide valley with the former village of "Lütsche"

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10.9 km

Lütsche Stone Memorial

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The stone is located in the Lütschegrund below the dam wall.

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11.3 km

Lütsche Reservoir

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The dam was built between 1935 and 1938 and served to supply soft water to the Arnstadt, Neudietendorf and Erfurt train stations.

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11.5 km

Old boathouse at the Lütsche Dam

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Beautiful view of the dam with the old boathouse.

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11.9 km

Lütsche Reservoir Campsite

Highlight • Lake

You can swim in the Lütsche.

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12.1 km

Lütsche Dam

Highlight • Lake

From the dam you have a beautiful view of the dam.

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12.3 km

Lütsche Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Embedded in the beautiful nature of the Thuringian Forest is the Lütschetalsperre. Around the reservoir, you can ride a bike and enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake and the …

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.18 km

3.74 km

3.26 km

244 m

212 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

3.75 km

1.80 km

1.38 km

483 m

201 m

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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