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Old Tambach Dam – Schmalwasser Dam loop from Tambach-Dietharz

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Old Tambach Dam – Schmalwasser Dam loop from Tambach-Dietharz

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Old Tambach Dam – Schmalwasser Dam loop from Tambach-Dietharz

02:34

9.05km

200m

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: July 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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274 m

Historic Weather Station

Highlight • Monument

A historic measuring station that displayed temperature and air pressure, among other things. But it no longer works properly.

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700 m

Water Wheel and Pavilion at the Confluence of Schmalwasser and Apfelstädt

Highlight • Structure

Here the Schmalwasser flows into the apple town after they have each left their dams.

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1.18 km

Technical Museum Sawmill

Highlight • Monument

The museum is open for guided tours from May to October, outside of these times by appointment only.

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1.92 km

Viewpoint dam wall (Touringen stamp point no. 320)

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The dam can be visited by guided tour. May-October Sundays 10am

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1.95 km

Old Tambach Dam

Highlight • Structure

The view of the dam reminds me of Norway 🥰

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4.56 km

Shelter with a view of the Schmalwasser Dam

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There is a shelter here and you have a great view of the Schmalwasser dam

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5.10 km

Schmalwasser Dam

Highlight • Lake

Here you can let your soul dangle. A relatively long circular route with a number of beautiful views and places to rest. There are other great highlights in the vicinity. …

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5.21 km

View of the Valley from Schmalwassertalsperre

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A dam like this has something special, I really like the circular hikes 👍

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9.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

1.82 km

891 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

2.79 km

1.38 km

360 m

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

23°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Old Tambach Dam – Schmalwasser Dam loop from Tambach-Dietharz

Historic Weather Station

Water Wheel and Pavilion at the Confluence of Schmalwasser and Apfelstädt

Technical Museum Sawmill

Viewpoint dam wall (Touringen stamp point no. 320)

Old Tambach Dam

Shelter with a view of the Schmalwasser Dam

Schmalwasser Dam

View of the Valley from Schmalwassertalsperre

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