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Bachfeld Reservoir loop from Schalkau

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Bachfeld Reservoir loop from Schalkau

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Bachfeld Reservoir loop from Schalkau

01:16

17.9km

290m

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: July 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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289 m

Stone Arch Railway Viaduct (Thuringian Forest Nature Park)

Highlight • Bridge

Short drive towards Truckenthal and further to the Rennsteig.

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10.6 km

View of the ICE railway line at Truckenthal Viaduct

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From the Schaumburg near Eisfeld you can see how the landscape was cut up, all three bridges are visible from there.

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12.6 km

Kreuzweglinde (Es Lindla) – Historic Linden Tree and Trail Junction

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A shelter, a hiker's car park, boards with lots of information and "Es Lindla", the Kreuzweglinden right at the crossroads of historic paths. A designated Celtic circular hiking trail begins …

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14.9 km

Bachfeld Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This very beautiful reservoir is located behind Bachfeld. A hut invites you to rest here. The small detour is worthwhile and leads on to the road to Weitesfeld without having to drive along the main road. A great spot.

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15.8 km

Village Square Tree with Circular Bench

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Seating in the shade in the center of the village.

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17.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

5.51 km

1.61 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

2.98 km

1.41 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

22°C

14°C

75 %

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Bachfeld Reservoir loop from Schalkau

Stone Arch Railway Viaduct (Thuringian Forest Nature Park)

View of the ICE railway line at Truckenthal Viaduct

Kreuzweglinde (Es Lindla) – Historic Linden Tree and Trail Junction

Bachfeld Reservoir

Village Square Tree with Circular Bench

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