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Saidenbach Reservoir – View of the Saidenbach Reservoir loop from Forchheim

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Saidenbach Reservoir – View of the Saidenbach Reservoir loop from Forchheim

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Saidenbach Reservoir – View of the Saidenbach Reservoir loop from Forchheim

04:12

15.4km

230m

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: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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70 m

Niederforchheim Manor

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Forchheim Castle, entrance to the nature trail.

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73 m

Niederforchheim Manor

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Forchheim Castle used to house a kindergarten and the local dentist. It has been privately owned for many years.

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1.49 km

Saidenbach Reservoir

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Dam that can be easily circumnavigated with the MTB.

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3.77 km

View of the Saidenbach dam

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An indescribable great view of the dam.

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6.46 km

View of the Saidenbach Reservoir

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View over the dam. Beautiful in every season.

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8.84 km

Talsperre Saidenbach

Lake

9.06 km

Reservoir Shore

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In some areas it is possible to hike directly along the banks of the dam. However, some sections are only accessible along the Mauerkronen circular trail.

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9.85 km

Hölzelbergbach Flood Basin

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Small pond, very scenic, whether in summer or winter.

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11.4 km

View of the Saidenbach Forebay

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Entry to Saidenbachtalsperre. Here you can start the tour around the dam in the direction of Forchheim. There is parking not far.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

811 m

522 m

455 m

111 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

3.31 km

2.51 km

2.15 km

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

25°C

10°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

October 30, 2022,Wanderung an der Talsperre Saidenbach

The path over the crest of the dam is expected to be closed until November 30, 2022 due to construction work.

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July 8, 2023,Runde um die Talsperre Saidenbach – ab Forchheim

A nice round around the Saidenbach dam in the Ore Mountains.
The top of the wall is being renovated, so unfortunately there is a closure. However, the circumnavigation can be continued elsewhere.
At a sunny 29°C, the forest provided wonderful shade. A few anglers remained silent.

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June 2, 2022,Wandergruppe 102.: Talsperre Saidenbach - 16,1 km

The way back over 400 meters to the parking lot was too much for the cell phone battery... The detour around the dam wall is about 1 km longer than here outdoors. You should do the unsigned vantage point on the fence on the south side...

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January 1, 2023,Wanderung Talsperre ab Forchheim

Right at the dam I went a bit wrong and had to turn back because of a construction site

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October 28, 2023,Herbst🍁🍂🍄runde um die Saidenbachtalsperre

After the rain in the morning it should stay dry later. So I thought about it for a moment and then decided on a lap around the Saidenbachtalsperre. The forest around us had put on a chic, autumnally colorful dress and the sun 🌞 also dared a mischievous look through the clouds every now and then. As a bonus, there …

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