Auma River – Aumatalsperre loop from Osterburg

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Vogtland

Greiz

Weida

Auma River – Aumatalsperre loop from Osterburg

Moderate

3.3

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Auma River – Aumatalsperre loop from Osterburg

02:18

8.51km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Bus stop

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5.37 km

Auma River

Highlight • River

Here is a quiet river. Suitable for a leisurely walk.

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5.38 km

Heinoldshäuser Half-Timbered Houses

Highlight • Settlement

These are located directly on the dam path.

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5.62 km

Wooden Owl Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful wood carvings along the way.

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5.93 km

On the outskirts of the town of Weida, nestled in the valley of the small river Auma, lies the Aumatalsperre reservoir, on whose banks the nature campsite with hikers' hostel "An der Aumatalsperre" is located.

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6.02 km

Aumatalsperre Bathing Area and Campsite

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful and popular swimming spot on the Aumatalsperre. There is also a kiosk and boat rental on the campsite.

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6.74 km

Auma Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small free parking lot above the Eisenhammer/dam wall. Small break and rest area with a beautiful view over the dam. Space for about 4 cars. Here the yellow-white circular hiking trail (3.5 km) goes directly around the Aumatalsperre.

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6.76 km

Eisenhammer Hammer Mill

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The iron hammer, built in 1770 below the Aumatalsperre, is the oldest hammer mill in East Thuringia and was in operation until 1921.
It was built by Georg Friedrich Schubert. …

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