View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir – View of the Saaleschleife loop from Hohenwarte

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Hohenwarte

View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir – View of the Saaleschleife loop from Hohenwarte

Hard

3.9

(10)

riders

View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir – View of the Saaleschleife loop from Hohenwarte

01:37

21.0km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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753 m

View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir

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A great place with a very nice view of the dammed Saale.
It just makes me sad when places are or have been wiped out because of mining or, as here, a dam.

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4.31 km

View of the Saaleschleife

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11.0 km

Village Church of Reitzengeschwenda

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The hall church dates from the 12th century. The rectangular, plastered long house is covered with a slate hipped roof. In 1711 the church was rebuilt, especially in the area …

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11.1 km

Volkskundemuseum Reitzengeschwenda

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In 1983 the place opened a folklore museum. It shows a plank room, flax and linen chamber, a collection of mining and minerals from the region, a museum barn, model …

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17.8 km

View of the Presswitzer Spitze from Hohenwarte Reservoir

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From here you have a great view of the Preßwitzer Spitze vantage point opposite. A great sight dominated by the colors green and blue.

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18.9 km

View of Hohenwarte Reservoir

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Every now and then, the greenery opens up and offers a wonderful view of the Hohenwarte reservoirs. A great place to linger.

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19.7 km

Reservoir View

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20.8 km

Biker meeting point and Schifferklause

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Also inviting for hikers and cyclists. 😄 👍

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21.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

2.99 km

198 m

157 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

2.16 km

828 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

11°C

5°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir – View of the Saaleschleife loop from Hohenwarte

View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir

View of the Saaleschleife

Village Church of Reitzengeschwenda

Volkskundemuseum Reitzengeschwenda

View of the Presswitzer Spitze from Hohenwarte Reservoir

View of Hohenwarte Reservoir

Reservoir View

Biker meeting point and Schifferklause

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