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Aumatalsperre – Auma River loop from Burkersdorf

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Harth-Pöllnitz

Aumatalsperre – Auma River loop from Burkersdorf

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Aumatalsperre – Auma River loop from Burkersdorf

02:29

8.98km

160m

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 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 km

Haardt

Forest

2.70 km

Aumatalsperre

Highlight • Lake

On the outskirts of the town of Weida, nestled in the valley of the small river Auma, lies the Aumatalsperre reservoir, on whose banks the nature campsite with hikers' hostel "An der Aumatalsperre" is located.

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2.79 km

Aumatalsperre Bathing Area and Campsite

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful and popular swimming spot on the Aumatalsperre. There is also a kiosk and boat rental on the campsite.

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3.52 km

Auma Reservoir Viewpoint

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Small free parking lot above the Eisenhammer/dam wall. Small break and rest area with a beautiful view over the dam. Space for about 4 cars. Here the yellow-white circular hiking trail (3.5 km) goes directly around the Aumatalsperre.

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3.87 km

Stone Bridge at Am Eisenhammer

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Beautiful old round arch bridge.

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3.93 km

Auma Reservoir Circular Trail

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The Auma Dam is located near the town of Weida and was formerly used for flood protection and energy production.

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4.31 km

View of the Bathing Meadow

Highlight • Lake

The bathing area belongs to the campsite behind it. It is easy to get into the water here and there is enough space

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5.13 km

Auma River

Highlight • River

Here is a quiet river. Suitable for a leisurely walk.

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5.13 km

Heinoldshäuser Half-Timbered Houses

Highlight • Settlement

These are located directly on the dam path.

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8.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

2.10 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

2.05 km

1.26 km

550 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

25°C

12°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

April 25, 2023,Talsperre Auma🤸‍♀️

Made a detour from Gera to Auma yesterday. Swimming is possible in the dam...🥶
I would like to still be yesterday 🚣 ♀️, but everything is still closed 😔
But it was also really nice. The short detour (photo 9-12) along the Auma was well worth it, it was wildly romantic🙃

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Aumatalsperre – Auma River loop from Burkersdorf

Aumatalsperre

Aumatalsperre Bathing Area and Campsite

Auma Reservoir Viewpoint

Stone Bridge at Am Eisenhammer

Auma Reservoir Circular Trail

View of the Bathing Meadow

Auma River

Heinoldshäuser Half-Timbered Houses

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