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Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Frankenhain

Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Talsperre Lütsche

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Frankenhain

Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Talsperre Lütsche

Easy

3.0

(1)

8

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Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Talsperre Lütsche

01:05

12.8km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.14 km for 72 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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27 m

Lütsche Dam

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir 😊🦊

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42 m

Lütsche Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful dam located in the forest in which, of course, you can swim even if the weather is right.

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436 m

The Lütschetalsperre was built between 1935 and 1938 by the German State Railroad to supply the stations of Arnstadt, Neudietendorf and Erfurt with soft water.

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1.17 km

The dam was built between 1935 and 1938 and served to supply soft water to the Arnstadt, Neudietendorf and Erfurt train stations.

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2.52 km

Rocky Outcrop in Lütschegrund

Highlight • Natural Monument

Due to forestry work, the Lütschegrund has changed dramatically. The dark, shady valley has become an open landscape with views of previously hidden rock formations.

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2.81 km

Nice shady trail above the Lütschebach

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10.3 km

Lütsche Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful wide valley with the former village of "Lütsche"

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11.6 km

Lütsche Stone Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The stone is located in the Lütschegrund below the dam wall.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

4.20 km

1.94 km

266 m

210 m

158 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

2.61 km

1.75 km

1.52 km

960 m

511 m

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Monday 18 May

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48 %

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