The Bleiloch Dam
The Bleilochtalsperre dam backs up the Saale to form Germany's largest reservoir — a multi-armed "Thuringian Sea" nestled between forested slopes.
AI-generated illustrative imageThe Bleilochtalsperre is located in southern Thuringia and dams the Saale to create Germany's largest reservoir by capacity. Together with the neighboring dam, it forms what is known as the Thuringian Sea. The sprawling lake winds between steep, forested slopes through the slate mountains. Swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking trails along the shore make the area a destination for active holidays.
What you ought to see — my picks.
Ice cream parlor
Everything is homemade in this ice cream parlor - it's delicious! There is also always a lot going on.
Weather bridge
It is an old railroad bridge on which a bike path runs. You can walk or bike across this bridge and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the dam below you. There are also some nice restaurants nearby to stop for lunch or dinner after your hike or ride!
Heinrichstein
The trail leads to two viewpoints from which you can see the big loop of the reservoir below. You will be able to see everything! It's so big that you might even forget what you were doing before you came up here.
Bleiloch dam
The Bleiloch dam is a place where you can learn everything about the history of water power. It is also an excellent place for fishing, hiking and cycling. You can find it at the edge of the forest near Obernbreitbach, not far from Frankfurt am Main.
Atonement cross
Bleilochtalsperre is an artificial lake in Germany, created by the construction of an earth and rockfill dam. It also houses one of the most beautiful atonement crosses in Europe.
Single trail High above the lake
Singletrail High above the lake - view in the Bleilochtalsperre is a great round with great trails. Here you can explore everything from forests to lakes and more. Perfect for those who like to be in nature and want to escape from everyday life.
