Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Market Fountain Saalburg

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Market fountain in Saalburg

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4.92 km

View of Bleiloch Reservoir

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Nice destination with many sporting opportunities.

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5.05 km

View of the Saalburg Bridge

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It's worth looking back. Before that, even on the way over the bridge.

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7.30 km

View of the Bleiloch Dam

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Nice view to the barrier wall of the Bleiloch dam.

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15.7 km

Bleiloch Dam

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The Bleiloch Dam, the upper reservoir, has a storage area of 9.2 km² and, with its total storage capacity of 213 million m³, is one of the largest reservoirs in Germany.

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15.8 km

Information Board About the Bleiloch Dam

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Super interesting and very informative.
Technical data and the pumped storage power plant are listed.

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15.8 km

Information Board About the Construction of the Bleiloch Dam

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The Bleiloch Dam was built between 1926 and 1932.

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16.5 km

View of the Nachlaufbecken

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When you have made the climb, it is a nice look down.

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18.7 km

Hinterer Bühl

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25.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

2.00 km

1.39 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

12.9 km

4.02 km

3.92 km

2.59 km

1.15 km

1.07 km

Elevation

Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Thursday 1 January

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-3°C

39 %

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