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Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Reservoir loop from Ilm-Kreis

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Ilmenau

Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Reservoir loop from Ilm-Kreis

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Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Reservoir loop from Ilm-Kreis

02:07

8.09km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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275 m

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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5.55 km

Heyda Reservoir

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Small sand deposit

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5.58 km

View of the reservoir

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Idyllic little pond where a sea of water lilies bloom

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5.78 km

Meadow on the Shore of the Heyda Reservoir

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Nice place by the water here the 🐕🐾 fur noses can refresh themselves on hot days 😉

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6.34 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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6.91 km

Shore path Heyda Reservoir

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Wonderful bathing bays, but you have to come early on the east side. There is more space on the opposite bank.

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6.96 km

Heyda Reservoir

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Wonderful nature, a place to relax and a beautiful circular route that you can walk comfortably in about 3 hours. Water, forest and wonderful landscape.

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7.23 km

View of the Reservoir

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very idyllic in every season

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8.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

1.07 km

450 m

408 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.07 km

967 m

414 m

408 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

24°C

13°C

53 %

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Heyda Reservoir – Heyda Reservoir loop from Ilm-Kreis

Heyda Reservoir

Heyda Reservoir

View of the reservoir

Meadow on the Shore of the Heyda Reservoir

Heyda Reservoir

Shore path Heyda Reservoir

Heyda Reservoir

View of the Reservoir

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