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Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Borzelberg

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Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Borzelberg

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Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Borzelberg

00:43

2.70km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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21 m

Lütschetalsperre Trailhead and Parking

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Perfect start for your hike

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134 m

Lütschetalsperre Dam

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The Lütsche Dam is located on the northern slope of the Thuringian Forest, near Frankenhain in the Ilm district. It was originally used by the German Reichsbahn to supply stations …

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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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286 m

Lütschetalsperre Dam

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Could use a new coat of paint

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334 m

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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1.28 km

Lütsche Dam

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A beautiful reservoir 😊🦊

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1.60 km

Lütsche Reservoir

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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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2.34 km

Holiday home on the Lütsche Reservoir

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Former boathouse of the GST (Society for Sports and Technology of the GDR)

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2.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.41 km

819 m

296 m

164 m

Surfaces

1.60 km

493 m

323 m

266 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

14°C

2°C

33 %

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Lütsche Dam – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Borzelberg

Lütschetalsperre Trailhead and Parking

Lütschetalsperre Dam

View of the Lütsche Reservoir from the dam

Lütschetalsperre Dam

Resting point with a view of the dam

Lütsche Dam

Lütsche Reservoir

Holiday home on the Lütsche Reservoir

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