Best river trails in Tambach-Dietharz
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Explore the most popular river trails near Tambach-Dietharz with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (29)·Hard·15.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, scenic circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This popular route, which completely circumnavigates the Schmalwasser dam, inspires young and old alike. The dam has a huge storage volume and is therefore also called the "Dietharzer Meer" ("Dietharzer Sea"). It is still used today for flood protection and power generation. The Röllchen, a ridge near the dam, is particularly impressive. Once a year there is a two-dam run here in "Canada in Thuringia". Since there are nice...
- 4.4 (15)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular dam tour around Tambach-Dietharz, Thuringia The beautiful Thuringian Forest invites to enjoy numerous nature excursions. This short hike around the Tambach dam can start at the car park on Mühlestraße. The paths lead through forests and meadows and mostly along the water on paved and easily accessible paths. There are several information boards about the landscape and the surrounding area along the way. Highlights: - Tambach-Dietharz dam - Local flora and fauna - Interesting...
- 5.0 (10)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic and natural circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The start is at the Schützenplatz in Tambach-Dietharz. There are car parks here. Heading west towards the end of the town, the trail then leads directly into the Spittergrund nature reserve. Extensive forests and meadows form the area and delight all the senses, and rare plants and animals can be found here. Rest areas invite to linger. The impressive, highest natural waterfall in Thuringia also offers a spectacle -...
- 4.7 (8)·Hard·20 kmPopular, varied hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. On this trail near Tambach-Dietzharz, you hike along narrow and secluded paths through the Tambacher Gründe along the Thuringian Slate Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Apfelstädter Grund - Mittelwassergrund - Großer Buchenberg with a view of the Schmalwassertalsperre dam - Wedelbach pond
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Tambach-Dietharz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Tambach-Dietharz is Falkenstein - Ohra dam - Schmalwasser dam. This trail is estimated to be 35.9 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Tambach-Dietharz?
Tambach-Dietharz: With an ascent of 1,567 m, Falkenstein - Ohra dam - Schmalwasser dam has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Tambacher Gründe with 647 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Tambach-Dietharz?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Tambach-Dietharz is Schmalwasser Dam Circular Route with a 4.4-star rating from 29 reviews.
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Attractions
Points of interest
- Talsperre Schmalwasser
- Spitterblick
- Apfelstädt
- Wolfszahn
- Röllchen
- Meister Eckhart Blick
- Hirtenrasen
- Spitter
- Quelle an der Nägelstedter Girn
- Spitterfall
- Talsperre Tambach-Dietharz
- Sitzgruppe Eingang Apfelstädter Grund
- Steinernes Tor
- Apfelstädtquelle
- Stöckelsborn
- Sperrhügel
- Schmalkalder Loibe
- Horse's head
- Steinbühl
- Galgenberg