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Straußfurt Retention Basin – Straußfurt Reservoir Weir loop from Straußfurt

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Straußfurt Retention Basin – Straußfurt Reservoir Weir loop from Straußfurt

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Straußfurt Retention Basin – Straußfurt Reservoir Weir loop from Straußfurt

02:13

8.71km

20m

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: February 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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959 m

Straußfurt Retention Basin

Highlight • Lake

A lot of nature

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2.64 km

View of the Retention Basin

Highlight • Lake

3.27 km

Henschleben Retention Basin

Highlight • Lake

5.21 km

Information Point at the Thuringian Basin Reservoir

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Lots of interesting information, not only about the Straussfurt retention basin.

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7.21 km

Straußfurt Reservoir Weir

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It is normally forbidden to enter the dike system, both above and below. It is not possible to cross the Unstrut on the weir here. The path ends here. Therefore, …

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8.71 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

2.11 km

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

1.75 km

1.71 km

540 m

204 m

162 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

47 %

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Straußfurt Retention Basin – Straußfurt Reservoir Weir loop from Straußfurt

Straußfurt Retention Basin

View of the Retention Basin

Henschleben Retention Basin

Information Point at the Thuringian Basin Reservoir

Straußfurt Reservoir Weir

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