Schönbrunn Reservoir – Schönbrunn Reservoir loop from Schleusegrund

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Schönbrunn Reservoir – Schönbrunn Reservoir loop from Schleusegrund

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Schönbrunn Reservoir – Schönbrunn Reservoir loop from Schleusegrund

02:41

9.41km

210m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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503 m

Schönbrunn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A drinking water dam environment of unique nature in a picturesque landscape. Fantastically accessible, but also some hidden viewpoints invite you to linger, relax and dream. The approx. 15 km …

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1.90 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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1.90 km

Schönbrunn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

From here you have a beautiful view of the dam.

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2.40 km

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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2.65 km

Schönbrunn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful dam to walk around 🍀many idyllic spots

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2.71 km

Schönbrunn Dam

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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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4.70 km

View of the Schönbrunn Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful places at the reservoir. From here you can also reach the Schwefelkopf and the Zillerstein via the local history hiking trail.

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5.06 km