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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Saalburg-Ebersdorf

Peace Bridge – Bleiloch Dam loop from Friesau

Bike touring routes & trails

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Saalburg-Ebersdorf

Peace Bridge – Bleiloch Dam loop from Friesau

Moderate

4.8

(27)

90

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Peace Bridge – Bleiloch Dam loop from Friesau

01:47

25.8km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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8.58 km

Peace Bridge

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Is the starting point for many hikes and bike tours.

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2

9.03 km

Saalburg Town Hall

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The Saalburg Town Hall, also houses the tourist information. EB stamp point.

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3

9.92 km

View of Bleiloch Reservoir Near Saalburg

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From up here you have the perfect view over the Bleiloch dam in the direction of Saalburg Beach to the opposite bank and the barrier wall 👌🏻

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15.5 km

Playground and Rest Area at Sperrmauer

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Beautifully laid out rest area that invites you to take a break and the children can let off steam on the playground next door 👍

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16.1 km

Bleiloch Dam

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The 65-meter-high and 205-meter-long gravity dam built between 1926 and 1932 near Gräfenwarth and Schleiz dams 215 million cubic meters of water in the Saale. This makes the Bleilochtalsperre the largest reservoir in Germany in terms of volume.

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6

16.1 km

Saaletalsperre Dam

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On the bike path, easy to reach 👍

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7

18.9 km

Viewpoint

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Nice vantage point with a rest stop

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8

19.9 km

Bleiloch Dam

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Dam on the lead hole reservoir beautiful bike path and many covered rest areas.

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25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

5.64 km

4.48 km

3.53 km

966 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

5.10 km

3.10 km

2.71 km

260 m

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Lowest point (400 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

4°C

37 %

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