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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Oberhof

Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Oberhof

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Oberhof

Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Oberhof

Moderate

4.6

(342)

1,061

hikers

Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Oberhof

03:28

12.4km

250m

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 8, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

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2.78 km

Forest trail in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Highlight • Trail

Very nice hiking trail around their Lütschestausee🍀

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4.23 km

Langer Grund Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Langer Grunds pond has crystal clear water.

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4.47 km

Lütsche Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled in the beautiful nature of the Thuringian Forest lies the Lütschetalsperre. Around the reservoir, you can cycle and repeatedly enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake and the wooded …

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5.51 km

View of the Lütsche Reservoir from the dam

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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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5.58 km

Lütschetalsperre Dam

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Could use a new coat of paint

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5.63 km

Resting point with a view of the dam

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Beautiful rest area of the “Gemeinde Geratal” with a direct view of the dam.

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6.58 km

Lütsche Dam

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir 😊🦊

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8.93 km

View of the Lütsche Reservoir and quarry from Schlossbergkanzel

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A beautiful view over the countryside. Somewhat disappointing are the trails, which are 90% gravel and split and therefore difficult to walk.

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

1.30 km

1.28 km

380 m

Surfaces

7.92 km

2.21 km

1.44 km

541 m

256 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

20°C

12°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 21, 2021,Runde Oberhof Lütschestausee

Very nice round with the best hiking weather. The paths are easy to walk, only the ascent to the Schlossbergkanzel is a little more strenuous.

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May 24, 2025,Thüringen Oberhof : Rundwanderung zum Lütschestausee 24 05.2025

Lütsche Dam:

oberhof.de/attraktion/luetschetalsperre-00269ef5bc

thueringen.info/oberhofcamping.html

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December 10, 2022,Lütschestausee – Schlossbergkanzel Runde von Oberhof

A nice round in the snow.
The reservoir has very little water - the name Stauteich would currently be more appropriate.
Unfortunately, the restaurant at the campsite is currently closed due to a lack of staff. So without mulled wine in the direction of Oberhof.

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September 26, 2025,Herbstliche Impressionen in und an der Lütschetalsperre

Misty hike
Autumnal stillness, damp air
Mysterious

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September 1, 2024,Lütschestausee bei Oberhof...👣💚

We had made our choice, so we headed off into the cool forest in Oberhof. We started in the center and walked leisurely through the spa gardens to the Lütschetalsperre. With summery 24 degrees and a little wind, it went pretty well, if it hadn't been for the stupid knee pain...you just get old...😵
During a short break at the …

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September 12, 2023,Lütschestausee – Schlossbergkanzel Runde von Oberhof

A visit to the Lütschestausee is definitely worth it. It's a shame we didn't have any bathing suits with us. We would have loved to jump in to cool off in these unusually warm temperatures.
The climb to the Schlossbergkanzel was quite demanding and the path wasn't particularly pretty either. But once you got to the top, you were rewarded …

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Oberhof

Forest trail in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Langer Grund Pond

Lütsche Reservoir

View of the Lütsche Reservoir from the dam

Lütschetalsperre Dam

Resting point with a view of the dam

Lütsche Dam

View of the Lütsche Reservoir and quarry from Schlossbergkanzel

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