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: January 21, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Market Square Saalburg (Saale)

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Less market place. But market street. Some shops, cafes and more

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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

The 65-meter-high and 205-meter-long gravity dam built between 1926 and 1932 near Gräfenwarth and Schleiz dams 215 million cubic meters of water in the Saale. This makes the Bleilochtalsperre the largest reservoir in Germany in terms of volume.

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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

20.9 km

2.00 km

1.30 km

1.28 km

210 m

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

Wednesday 18 February

1°C

-6°C

24 %

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Market Square Saalburg (Saale)

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View of the Saalburg Bridge

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Bleiloch Dam

Information Board About the Construction of the Bleiloch Dam

View of the Nachlaufbecken

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