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Greiz-Dölau Reservoir – View of the Greiz‑Dölau Reservoir loop from Sachswitz / Dölau / Rothenthal

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Greiz-Dölau Reservoir – View of the Greiz‑Dölau Reservoir loop from Sachswitz / Dölau / Rothenthal

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Greiz-Dölau Reservoir – View of the Greiz‑Dölau Reservoir loop from Sachswitz / Dölau / Rothenthal

01:05

4.02km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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284 m

Schaltis Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Until 1978, electricity was generated from the Elster for the Greiz Dölau chemical plant.

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394 m

Austlie Riverside Rest Area

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A beautiful and, above all, protected place to take a break 😁

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516 m

Benches by Schaltis Peninsula

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A beautiful circular hiking trail around the Schaltis peninsula begins here, with many rest areas and viewpoints.

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854 m

Greiz-Dölau Reservoir

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The Greiz-Dölau dam is located in a former bend in the White Elster. It was built for flood protection from 1949-1954. It has now become a popular local recreation area.
The dam has an area of approximately 23.4ha.

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1.18 km

View of the Greiz‑Dölau Reservoir

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beautiful lake with beautiful paths to go around

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1.74 km

Narrow Path by the Lake

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Sure-footedness required

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7

2.71 km

Thesenwald Educational Trail

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Here young people interpreted the Luther theses in a modern way.

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8

2.92 km

Greiz-Dölau railway station

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Ideal starting point for hiking tours.

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4.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.14 km

1.09 km

966 m

637 m

144 m

Surfaces

1.58 km

1.29 km

941 m

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< 100 m

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Saturday 4 July

21°C

15°C

81 %

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