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Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Ilm-Kreis

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Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Ilm-Kreis

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Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Ilm-Kreis

02:47

10.5km

100m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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1.29 km

View of the Heyda Reservoir

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relaxed lying possibility at the water with many birds

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3.28 km

Heyda Dam

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Great reservoir with a good restaurant. Great for a lap around the reservoir with a stop afterwards.

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7.02 km

Heyda Reservoir

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The area around the dam Heyda is a well-known recreational area and invites every nature lover to go hiking. The dam dams the Wipfra at Ilmenau in southern Thuringia. The …

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7.62 km

View of the Reservoir

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very idyllic in every season

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8.27 km

Forest Path with Blueberries

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Natural forest path on soft pine needle floor, lined with blueberries.

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8.67 km

Heyda Reservoir

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The east bank here offers something for everyone. For bathers, nudists, mountain bikers or even hikers. When everyone keeps the place clean, the next one is always happy.

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9.24 km

View of the reservoir

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Idyllic little pond where a sea of water lilies bloom

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9.27 km

Heyda Reservoir

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Small sand deposit

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10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.63 km

4.13 km

665 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

4.24 km

717 m

356 m

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Saturday 5 September

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Comments

June 14, 2025,20250614 Rundweg „Talsperre Heyda“

Today we had to choose between high temperatures or elevation gain.
Ultimately, we surrendered to the heat.
I found today's tour here (from a hiking friend). Thanks for that!!
We started the loop from the parking lot along the access road and first crossed the "dam wall." The trail is well-signposted and leads directly along the water for the first …

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August 27, 2025,Mit viel Sonnenschein ☀️ um die Talsperre Heyda

With my sister in tow and lots of ☀️, I used the day off to walk around the Heyda Dam 🤗

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August 24, 2025,Talsperre Heyda

A lovely Sunday outing with the girls to the Heyda Dam. If the weather's nice, be sure to bring a blanket; there are plenty of opportunities to have a picnic and unwind.

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May 16, 2025,Rund um die Talsperre Heyda - Thüringer Wald

Not far from the Goethe and university town of Ilmenau lies the idyllically situated Heyda Dam. The approximately 8 km long circular hiking trail leads through a shady spruce forest and along the dam's banks. There are numerous benches and seating areas along the route for a rest and relaxation. The dam was built between 1980 and 1988 and opened …

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August 8, 2023,Talsperrenblick Runde von Bücheloh💦

After we stood in a full closure on the A71 for almost 4 hours today, we have rescheduled something! Was a nice tour around the Heyda dam, great paths and dirt roads!

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June 30, 2025,Heyda Stauseeumrundung

A small but beautiful reservoir with plenty of access points for swimming. Plenty of nature, few people, and therefore little trash...

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September 6, 2023,Rundwanderung Talsperre Heyda

We didn't always stay on the signposted path during the circular hike. There are several options for hiking around the dam. Right at the beginning there were numerous chestnut mushrooms in the forest. We also found a porcini mushroom and sand mushrooms. These were immediately processed into a healthy meal in the evening. You can also walk around the large …

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April 12, 2025,Talsperre Heyda

For a long time, I had ignored this hiking destination. The deciding factor was my not-so-fond memories of a road bike tour a long time ago.

So, I approached this tour with mixed feelings. At least, I hadn't expected much, and things could only get better. 😂
The Heyda Dam isn't a drinking water reservoir. Rather, it was built for …

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Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Ilm-Kreis

View of the Heyda Reservoir

Heyda Dam

Heyda Reservoir

View of the Reservoir

Forest Path with Blueberries

Heyda Reservoir

View of the reservoir

Heyda Reservoir

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