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1000 Ponds Circular Trail – Plothen Ponds loop from Dittersdorf

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1000 Ponds Circular Trail – Plothen Ponds loop from Dittersdorf

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1000 Ponds Circular Trail – Plothen Ponds loop from Dittersdorf

04:21

16.8km

100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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2.72 km

View of Hausteich (Plothen Ponds)

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Watch from minute 1.00

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3.41 km

Himmelsteiche – Touringen Stamp Point No. 350

Highlight • Lake

In the land of 1000 ponds there are also touring stamps ;-)

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4.16 km

Rudolph I

Lake

4.60 km

Goche Pond

Highlight • Lake

It's worth keeping your eyes open and exploring the area.

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5.10 km

Viewpoint

5.82 km

Little Hasenhöhe Pond

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In the land of 1000 ponds there are also 1000 things to discover... What a beautiful landscape.

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6.23 km

Großer Rußteich

Lake

9.43 km

1000 Ponds Circular Trail

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A beautiful circular route in a charming lake landscape.

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9.55 km

Hausteich Lake

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A walk around the Hausteich in the Land of a Thousand Ponds is worth a trip at any time of year

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9.64 km

Plothen Ponds

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wonderful pond landscape, unique to Thuringia
you can swim in some ponds (e.g. Hausteich)
very nice for bird watching

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10.1 km

New Pond

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A beautiful place where you can find peace and relaxation!

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16.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.00 km

3.87 km

2.02 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

4.96 km

4.73 km

3.75 km

3.04 km

189 m

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Tuesday 30 June

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1000 Ponds Circular Trail – Plothen Ponds loop from Dittersdorf

View of Hausteich (Plothen Ponds)

Himmelsteiche – Touringen Stamp Point No. 350

Goche Pond

Little Hasenhöhe Pond

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