Bornquelle (Franzensquelle) – Ruttersdorf Reservoir loop from Ruttersdorf-Lotschen

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Bornquelle (Franzensquelle) – Ruttersdorf Reservoir loop from Ruttersdorf-Lotschen

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Bornquelle (Franzensquelle) – Ruttersdorf Reservoir loop from Ruttersdorf-Lotschen

02:39

9.61km

160m

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 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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642 m

Wöllmisse View

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Bench with a fantastic view. The ideal place for a rest.

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2.45 km

Carved Wooden Totem

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Here someone made a figure out of a dead tree.

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3.64 km

Chursdorf Deserted Village Site

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The village of Chursdorf was once located here at the upper end of the Eselgrund. Unfortunately there is nothing left of it. If you follow the path along the Eselgrund …

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3.84 km

Rest Area at Ascherhütte Junction

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Crossroads with rest bench and a beautiful view over a clearing lined with flowers.

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6.00 km

Bornquelle (Franzensquelle)

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Pure nature gives new strength

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7.03 km

Rest Area at the Old Oak

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Sonnenplatz

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8.33 km

Ruttersdorf Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Filming location of Theresa Wolff - Home Sweet Home (Minute 43:44)
ZDF media library 🙃

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9.47 km

Rest Area at the Old Oak Tree

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Comfortable rest area between Schlöben and Lotschen under a very old oak.
Next to it is a sign about the field of vision of bees.

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9.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.90 km

979 m

399 m

343 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

3.63 km

1.38 km

387 m

236 m

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

11°C

6°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 18, 2022,Zipfelteiche - Eiszeitgletscher - Runde ab Ruttersdorf

Very nice Easter walk with the hike 😊👍

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April 10, 2022,Zipfelteiche – Gletscher - Speicher Ruttersdorf

It started today in the beautiful village of Ruttersdorf in the Zeitzgrund. The forest paths (hiking paths) were partly blocked by lying trees so that you had to climb over them in places. Some of the paths were also quite muddy. But on the whole this is a very nice hiking trail. I find it absolutely idyllic at the Ziepfelteiche. …

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