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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Lichte

Stänkerloch Lakeside Rest Area – Bench at Desbach Forebay Dam loop from Lichte

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Lichte

Stänkerloch Lakeside Rest Area – Bench at Desbach Forebay Dam loop from Lichte

Moderate

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Stänkerloch Lakeside Rest Area – Bench at Desbach Forebay Dam loop from Lichte

03:16

11.4km

270m

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: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

807 m

Lichte Riverside Trail in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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A beautiful hiking trail along the Lichte

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2

2.85 km

The circular route around the dam is beautiful. Whether on foot or by bike. The circular route is 20 km.

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3

3.54 km

hidden access to the water

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4

3.95 km

Unfortunately, the main intersection is in the middle of the city. Not far is a restaurant and also the market square

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5

3.99 km

View of the Reservoir

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6

4.00 km

You can linger a while at the Stänkerloch 😊🙏

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4.00 km

Bench at Desbach Forebay Dam

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On weekdays you can enjoy nature alone here, the cyclists usually pass by

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4.59 km

B

11.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

328 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

3.80 km

2.62 km

171 m

156 m

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

16°C

9°C

31 %

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