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Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir – Schwarza Spring loop from Steinheid

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Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir – Schwarza Spring loop from Steinheid

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Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir – Schwarza Spring loop from Steinheid

06:01

21.0km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Away from the hustle and bustle of tourists, the dam is a gem for hikers. It doesn't matter whether you comfortably walk around it in an hour, go up to …

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2.42 km

Rest Area with View of the Reservoir

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This lovely resting place is located slightly higher up, right next to the hiking trail. Perfect for a snack or to enjoy the view of the reservoir, surrounding mountains and …

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3.56 km

Schwarza Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Schwarza River rises near Scheibe-Alsbach at an elevation of 717 meters above sea level. The water rises from a great depth at a fracture between red sandstone and slate, …

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4.56 km

Waidmannsheil Shelter with View of Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place to stay with a view of the lake👍 also ideal for a picnic😁

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8.64 km

Weather Station Neuhaus am Rennweg

Highlight • Monument

Highest point of Neuhaus am Rennweg 835m above sea level 😅

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11.5 km

The Edelweissbrunnen was re-inaugurated in 1991 and since then the Thuringian Forest Association has been taking care of this beautiful place very lovingly. You will find a lot of information on site on a board.

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11.9 km

Ochsenkopf Blick

Viewpoint

19.2 km

View of Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rest stop with a great view of the valley, the reservoir and the ridge of the Thuringian Slate Mountains.

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19.3 km

Sandberg Summit (834 m)

Highlight • Summit

The Sandberg is a hill near Steinheid and part of the Kammweg trail that runs through the region. From here, you can enjoy magnificent views and explore the surrounding area.

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

1.66 km

1.65 km

1.29 km

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

6.70 km

1.37 km

759 m

459 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

23°C

14°C

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Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir – Schwarza Spring loop from Steinheid

Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir

Rest Area with View of the Reservoir

Schwarza Spring

Waidmannsheil Shelter with View of Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir

Weather Station Neuhaus am Rennweg

Edelweiss Fountain

View of Scheibe-Alsbach Reservoir

Sandberg Summit (834 m)

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