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Lower Section of Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Gehren

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Lower Section of Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Gehren

Moderate

4.5

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Lower Section of Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Gehren

02:13

32.7km

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: July 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.22 km

Ilmtal Bridge (Langewiesen)

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This bridge is the longest bridge in Thuringia with a length of 1681 meters. It is part of the train line Ebensfeld-Erfurt on which there are 29 valley bridges. Riding a bike under this imposing bridge is a real highlight.

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4.49 km

Wiesenweg Ponds

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Nice ponds near the bike path, easy to get to.

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6.54 km

View of Langewiesen and the ICE Bridge

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Much of the valley can be seen from the summit. Nice climb with a paved path.

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12.7 km

Lower Section of Heyda Dam

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Great cycle paths past the barrier

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14.8 km

Heyda Reservoir

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The area around the dam Heyda is a well-known recreational area and invites every nature lover to go hiking. The dam dams the Wipfra at Ilmenau in southern Thuringia. The …

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15.1 km

Riverdam Hotel & Restaurant

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The Hotel & Steakhouse Riverdam is located directly on the dam of the Heyda reservoir.

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27.0 km

Erlenwald

Forest

29.1 km

Historic Town Bench on the Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path

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The cycle path was rebuilt when the railway line to Groß Breitenbach was closed. An easy way to drive towards Rennsteig.

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29.6 km

Langewiesen ICE Bridge

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Interesting ICE bridge somehow epic 😉

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32.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

7.26 km

5.47 km

5.44 km

4.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

4.74 km

2.70 km

365 m

254 m

204 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

18°C

11°C

64 %

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Lower Section of Heyda Dam – Heyda Reservoir loop from Gehren

Ilmtal Bridge (Langewiesen)

Wiesenweg Ponds

View of Langewiesen and the ICE Bridge

Lower Section of Heyda Dam

Heyda Reservoir

Riverdam Hotel & Restaurant

Historic Town Bench on the Ilm-Rennsteig Cycle Path

Langewiesen ICE Bridge

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