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Saale-Orla-Kreis

1000 Ponds Circular Trail – New Pond loop from Plothen

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

1000 Ponds Circular Trail – New Pond loop from Plothen

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1000 Ponds Circular Trail – New Pond loop from Plothen

01:07

4.36km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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145 m

1000 Ponds Circular Trail

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A beautiful circular route in a charming lake landscape.

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652 m

Stilt House on Hausteich (Touringen Stamp Point No. 352)

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A beautiful stilt house on the pond in Plothen 🤩.

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1.26 km

Small Ponds Near the Youth Hostel

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Small pond next to the big one with the house on stilts. A youth hostel with beautiful outdoor facilities is right next to it.

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1.43 km

White Stork Life Cycle Skill Game

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The aim here is to use ropes to follow the life path of a white stork with a ball without falling victim to any of the dangers - that is, the ball must not fall into a hole.

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1.74 km

View of Hausteich (Plothen Ponds)

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Watch from minute 1.00

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2.43 km

Nature and Environmental Information Center Saale-Orla District

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The permanent exhibition provides insight into the diversity of this unique landscape. Extensive information is available on the creation of Thuringia's largest pond landscape, the development of the nature reserve's …

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2.66 km

New Pond

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A beautiful place where you can find peace and relaxation!

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3.49 km

Land of a Thousand Ponds

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Small parking lot for hikers, very good starting point for hikes in the land of 1000 ponds

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4.36 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.11 km

972 m

752 m

451 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

1.26 km

196 m

129 m

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