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Schönbrunn Reservoir – Schönbrunn Reservoir loop from Nahetal-Waldau

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Schönbrunn Reservoir – Schönbrunn Reservoir loop from Nahetal-Waldau

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Schönbrunn Reservoir – Schönbrunn Reservoir loop from Nahetal-Waldau

06:56

24.0km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

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11.2 km

Schönbrunn Dam

Highlight • Monument

There at the dam wall you have the best view of the dam and also down to Schönbrunn.

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11.2 km

Schönbrunn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

From here you have a beautiful view of the dam.

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11.7 km

Schönbrunn Dam

Highlight • Monument

The dam itself is not that spectacular. If you first walk up to the dam wall and then to the bridge, you have to watch your circulation. The sudden difference in altitude and the valley basin bothered me at least.

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12.0 km

Schönbrunn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful dam to walk around 🍀many idyllic spots

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12.1 km

Schönbrunn Dam

Highlight • Monument

The construction of the dam to create the reservoir Schönbrunn is one of the major socialist projects in the former GDR. Construction period from 1967 to 1975, the final commissioning …

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13.3 km

Schönbrunn Reservoir Circular Trail

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Very nice, definitely worth a visit

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21.6 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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Great view: what can I say? Yes, the view of nature is simply wonderful 👍

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22.7 km

View of Hinternah and Nahetal Bench, Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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Above the field you can see Hinternah, the Autobahn and Schleusingen.

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24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

6.01 km

2.22 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

6.77 km

6.50 km

6.44 km

2.90 km

1.36 km

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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