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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Dörrberg

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Dörrberg

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Dörrberg

01:34

18.4km

340m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.46 km

Lütsche Valley

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Beautiful wide valley with the former village of "Lütsche"

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4.29 km

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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5.34 km

Lütsche Reservoir

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Beautiful dam located in the forest in which, of course, you can swim even if the weather is right.

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5.36 km

Lütsche Dam

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A beautiful reservoir 😊🦊

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5.68 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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6.43 km

Old boathouse at the Lütsche Dam

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Beautiful view of the dam with the old boathouse.

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11.4 km

Water Wheels on the Forest Stream

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The small water wheels are lovingly created and worth a photo.

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11.8 km

Rest Area with Panoramic View on the Waldrandroute

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Nice and fairly new covered seating area.

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18.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.63 km

5.24 km

4.50 km

959 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

5.63 km

2.17 km

1.43 km

1.32 km

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

22°C

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Comments

August 11, 2022,Nicht der Tegernsee...

... but actually quite nice. It's just a pity that the Lütscheufer is mutating more and more into a dog toilet, rubbish bin and ashtray.
That doesn't exist at Tegernsee. There, people pay attention to their beautiful nature.

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November 20, 2024,Wiedereingliederung...🫣🥶

Before the altitude training effect is completely gone, go up to the Lütsche without E and try to get used to the local weather again.

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April 20, 2025,Aneinander gewöhnen...😄

The two "horses" had to sniff each other thoroughly first. 😆

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Lütsche Reservoir – Lütsche Dam loop from Dörrberg

Lütsche Valley

View of the Lütsche Reservoir from the dam

Lütsche Reservoir

Lütsche Dam

Lütsche Reservoir

Old boathouse at the Lütsche Dam

Water Wheels on the Forest Stream

Rest Area with Panoramic View on the Waldrandroute

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