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Plothen, an idyllic little town in the Saale-Orla district in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hiking. Plothen's geographical location is particularly attractive: it is picturesquely situated on the shores of the lake of the same name and is surrounded by rolling hills. This combination of water and nature makes Plothen a perfect place for outdoor activities.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Plothen
Hiking Trail
· Thuringia
Circular hiking trail for children - "1000-Ponds-Circular Route"
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Open
8.3 km
2:00 h
20 m
20 m
The "Land of a Thousand Ponds", as the Dreba-Plothen pond area is also called, was created 900 years ago by Benedictine monks. Over the centuries, there were sometimes more than a thousand ponds. After 1970, larger bodies of water were created by merging small ponds.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
In the land of 1000 ponds
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.6 km
1:35 h
22 m
22 m
In the land of 1000 ponds, there are also 1000 things to discover … What a beautiful landscape.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
"Swan ballet" on the middle pond in the Plothen lake area
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.2 km
1:34 h
35 m
35 m
In addition to birdwatching at the partially renatured pond basins at the Finkenmühle, the large group of swans on the middle pond, which seemed to float over the water as a synchronized flock, was particularly impressive.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Plothen Ponds & Thuringian Sea
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
122.5 km
34:51 h
2,255 m
2,265 m
Hike to the Plothener Ponds & to the Thuringian Sea - with the Hohenwarte Reservoir Trail
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Plothen - 1000-Ponds-Circular route 🔄💮💮💮😎🤩👀🤩
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
8.8 km
2:31 h
22 m
22 m
Plothener Teichgebiet - a pond landscape unlike any other in Thuringia.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
TNT2018-07-26 Plothen
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.7 km
5:30 h
36 m
36 m
Easy day hike in the area of the Plothen ponds
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Pößneck - Plothen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
26.7 km
7:06 h
479 m
253 m
Route hike at the Thuringian Sea:
Route: Pößneck – Baroque Castle Brandenstein - Ranis Castle - Ratsholz - Seebach - Peuschen - Laskau - Ponds near the Bankschenke inn - Knau with manor park - Plothen pond area. Accommodation in Plothen.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Plothen - Gräfenwarth
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
26.9 km
7:51 h
440 m
442 m
Hike to the Thuringian Sea: Route: Plothen - Plothengrund - Eßbach - on the Saale-Orla-Weg - Teufelsberg - Burgk Castle - Burgkhammer Dam - Bleilochtalsperre.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Moßbach - Plothen - Neustadt/O.
recommended route
22.3 km
5:37 h
124 m
279 m
Alternative route of the Thuringian Lutherweg from Moßbach through the Plothener pond area to Neustadt/Orla
Hiking Trail
· Altenburger Land
Thuringian Luther Trail Schmölln to Neustadt/O.
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
101.3 km
23:42 h
996 m
901 m
Hiking on the Thuringian Luther Trail from Schmölln via Gera, Weida, Auma to Neustadt/O. - with a detour in the Plothen pond area
There are various hiking tours in Plothen that will delight both experienced hikers and families with children. One popular route leads along the shore of Lake Plothen. Here you can enjoy the view of the sparkling water and breathe in the fresh air of the surroundings. The trail is well marked and easy to master, so it is also suitable for beginners.
Another recommended tour leads through the surrounding forests and fields around Plothen. On this route you can explore the diverse flora and fauna of the region and find peace and relaxation. Especially in spring, when everything is in bloom, or in autumn, when the leaves turn colourful, this hike is a real treat.
There are special child-friendly hiking routes in Plothen for families with children. These are shorter and include interesting stops such as playgrounds or picnic areas - ideal for a relaxing time with the whole family in nature.
The best seasons for hiking in Plothen are spring and autumn. In these seasons, the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful side. In summer, on the other hand, it can get quite hot, so it is recommended to go hiking early in the morning or late in the evening.
All in all, Plothen offers a wide range of opportunities for outdoor activities with its hiking trails along the lake, through forests and fields, and child-friendly routes. Whether you are an experienced hiker or simply want to enjoy nature - you will certainly find what you are looking for in Plothen!
Another recommended tour leads through the surrounding forests and fields around Plothen. On this route you can explore the diverse flora and fauna of the region and find peace and relaxation. Especially in spring, when everything is in bloom, or in autumn, when the leaves turn colourful, this hike is a real treat.
There are special child-friendly hiking routes in Plothen for families with children. These are shorter and include interesting stops such as playgrounds or picnic areas - ideal for a relaxing time with the whole family in nature.
The best seasons for hiking in Plothen are spring and autumn. In these seasons, the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful side. In summer, on the other hand, it can get quite hot, so it is recommended to go hiking early in the morning or late in the evening.
All in all, Plothen offers a wide range of opportunities for outdoor activities with its hiking trails along the lake, through forests and fields, and child-friendly routes. Whether you are an experienced hiker or simply want to enjoy nature - you will certainly find what you are looking for in Plothen!
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