Straußfurt Retention Basin – Straußfurt Reservoir Weir loop from Straußfurt

Hiking trails & Routes

Straußfurt Retention Basin – Straußfurt Reservoir Weir loop from Straußfurt

Moderate

3.9

(16)

hikers

Straußfurt Retention Basin – Straußfurt Reservoir Weir loop from Straußfurt

02:13

8.71km

20m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

959 m

Straußfurt Retention Basin

Highlight • Lake

A lot of nature

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.64 km

Information Point at the Thuringian Basin Reservoir

Highlight • Rest Area

Lots of interesting information, not only about the Straussfurt retention basin.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.21 km

Straußfurt Reservoir Weir

Highlight • Structure

It is normally forbidden to enter the dike system, both above and below. It is not possible to cross the Unstrut on the weir here. The path ends here. Therefore, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.71 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

2.02 km

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

1.78 km

1.76 km

464 m

247 m

129 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Thursday 15 October

20°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

August 20, 2024,Rückhaltebecken Straußfurt

On the circuit around the retention basin, there are always sections that are officially closed ("Water management facility, no entry"). You will look in vain for benches to rest on. There are many water birds there; the paths look accordingly (Bird AA). Don't forget sun protection.

Showing Translation