Hohenfelden Reservoir – View of the Thuringian Basin loop from Riechheimer Berg

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Germany

Thuringia

Ilm-Kreis

Osthausen-Wülfershausen

Hohenfelden Reservoir – View of the Thuringian Basin loop from Riechheimer Berg

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Hohenfelden Reservoir – View of the Thuringian Basin loop from Riechheimer Berg

02:22

35.9km

400m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.93 km

Rest area on the Haardt

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This lovely rest area is located between Elleben and Riechheim, along a pleasant cycle path. It's a true oasis of relaxation amidst picturesque scenery.

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9.40 km

Weigel’s Shelter

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Small shelter with table and bench, in the middle of the forest.

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11.6 km

Bench with a view of Hohenfelden Reservoir

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From here you have a wonderful view of the lake.

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11.8 km

Hohenfelden Reservoir

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Very nice destination with a climbing park around the corner.

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12.1 km

Hohenfelden Beach

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The bathing area with its wide sandy beach is located on the northeastern shore. Around the 44-hectare lake, other attractions are grouped, such as boat rental, a bungee trampoline facility, …

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17.0 km

View of the Thuringian Basin

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Further view of the Arnstädter Land and in the back the Riechheimer Berg.

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23.4 km

Elxleben Clock Tower

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Elxleben is located on the Wipfra, a tributary of the Gera. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and fields. Elxleben was first mentioned in documents in 1120. The town …

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29.5 km

Dornheim Church and Bach’s Wedding Site

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Dornheim is a small community in the Ilm district in Thuringia. It is located about 4 km east of Arnstadt and belongs to the Richheimer Berg administrative community. Dornheim has about 562 inhabitants.

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35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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