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Saale Bridge, Harra – Bleiloch Reservoir loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Saale Bridge, Harra – Bleiloch Reservoir loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Saale Bridge, Harra – Bleiloch Reservoir loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

03:12

43.5km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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306 m

Start of the Rennsteig

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Absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend eating the sausages or other items there. Parking is plentiful and free.

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3.47 km

Saale Bridge, Harra

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Very nice building from 1932, in 1945 the demolition took place and in 1953 the inauguration of the moved bridge from Grossheringen. General overhaul in 2000.

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10.4 km

Saaldorf Saale Bridge

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the Saale and the reservoir.

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12.3 km

Saale Cycle Path – Rural Scenery in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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18.9 km

Bleiloch Reservoir

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Nestled in picturesque mixed forest, which extends on beautiful hills, lies the lead-hole reservoir. A dream for every cyclist, because around the lake there are many beautiful bike paths that …

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19.1 km

Bleilochtalsperre

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Second dam compensation basin.
As the name suggests, the water height fluctuates very strongly here, depending on how the lead hole dam is filled.
Due to construction work on the …

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22.9 km

Saalburg Town Hall

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The Saalburg Town Hall, also houses the tourist information. EB stamp point.

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23.4 km

Peace Bridge

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Is the starting point for many hikes and bike tours.

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43.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

11.5 km

7.83 km

3.47 km

1.95 km

Surfaces

28.3 km

6.02 km

5.42 km

3.51 km

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 15, 2023,Bleiloch - Saalburg - über Saalebrücke Harra - Saaldorf und zurück

Named after the Bleiberg, the Bleilochtalsperre is one of 5 dams and was completed in 1936 after 6 years of construction.
It is also the largest dam in Germany.
Learned something again.
Everything was fine to have a nice day.
The many climbs had it all.
I was gifted with great views over the reservoir.
In Harra I made myself …

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May 20, 2025,Saaleradweg Rest Etappe 2😜🚴

No comment, because it's only the 2nd part of the day's route 😜👋🤣🚴

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Saale Bridge, Harra – Bleiloch Reservoir loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Start of the Rennsteig

Saale Bridge, Harra

Saaldorf Saale Bridge

Saale Cycle Path – Rural Scenery in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Bleiloch Reservoir

Bleilochtalsperre

Saalburg Town Hall

Peace Bridge

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