Village Ponds of Merkendorf – Weidatalsperre Scenic Trail loop from Merkendorf

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Village Ponds of Merkendorf – Weidatalsperre Scenic Trail loop from Merkendorf

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Village Ponds of Merkendorf – Weidatalsperre Scenic Trail loop from Merkendorf

01:23

5.11km

70m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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268 m

Village Ponds of Merkendorf

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful pond on the Thuringian Planet Trail🪐
Uranus is located here.

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1.43 km

Weidatalsperre Scenic Trail

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A beautiful rustic hiking trail 😎

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1.59 km

Rest area with a view of the Weidatalsperre

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Nice place to take a break.

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2.45 km

Himmelsleiter and Holzmülthütte (Touringen Stamping Point No. 126)

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The sky is so close! Only 68 steps to be exact. I could not finally find out whether there is hell below. : P

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2.47 km

Sheltered picnic area by the Himmelsleiter

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a very nice place to rest

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3.01 km

Bench with a view of Vogelinsel and Karpfenwiese

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A nice place to take a break.

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3.52 km

Wooden Bridge on the Talsperrenweg

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Beautiful little bridge on the dam path.

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3.60 km

Wooden Seesaw and Rabbit Bench in Vogtland Forest

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There is also a bench here where you can take a break.

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5.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

981 m

534 m

485 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

755 m

604 m

346 m

230 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Village Ponds of Merkendorf – Weidatalsperre Scenic Trail loop from Merkendorf

Village Ponds of Merkendorf

Weidatalsperre Scenic Trail

Rest area with a view of the Weidatalsperre

Himmelsleiter and Holzmülthütte (Touringen Stamping Point No. 126)

Sheltered picnic area by the Himmelsleiter

Bench with a view of Vogelinsel and Karpfenwiese

Wooden Bridge on the Talsperrenweg

Wooden Seesaw and Rabbit Bench in Vogtland Forest

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