Dörringenteich – Erich's Hut loop from Knau

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Dörringenteich – Erich's Hut loop from Knau

Moderate

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Dörringenteich – Erich's Hut loop from Knau

02:57

11.3km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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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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3.10 km

Dörringenteich

Highlight • Lake

Countless swans, geese and ducks cavort on the pond and the adjacent meadow.

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3.41 km

Plothener Teiche Wildlife Information Panel

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nicely designed information point, especially for the kids.

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3.42 km

Birdwatching Tower Dreba-Plothen Pond Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the stilt house with a view of the Födischteich, animals can be observed without disturbing anyone. In addition to the many bird species, with a little luck you can also see fallow deer.

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3.47 km

Födischteich

Highlight • Lake

Every pond here is a highlight.

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4.25 km

Everywhere in the Plothen pond area there are display boards with very interesting overviews and information. It certainly takes a lot of work to maintain everything and keep it up to date. We hikers appreciate that! 👍

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4.54 km

Klemms Pond

Highlight • Lake

Well - you can see "cloud reflections" everywhere here... 😁

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6.35 km

Moosteich

Lake

8.16 km

Mittelteich

Lake

8.83 km

Erich's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A wonderful resting place if you want to relax after a strenuous bike or hiking tour. Here is also the crossing point, Knau, Finkenmühle, Ziegenrück, Plothen.

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11.1 km

Knau Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Slightly hidden behind the church are the buildings of the former Knau knight's estate, which are maintained and preserved with great commitment from the support association.

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