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Stage 4
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· Thuringia
Hohenwarte Reservoir path - Stage 4 - Drognitz → Lothramühle
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View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir in the morningPhoto: Dominik Ketz, CC BY-SA, Thuringian Forest
On this stage, you will find beautiful natural paths close to the reservoir.
Stage 4: Drognitz to Lothramühle
The fourth stage leads you from Drognitz to Lothramühle. The rustic path first guides you through a natural valley along the Meseritz creek down to the Saale riverbank. Continuing past the Hopfenmühle campsite, you reach the Hermannsfelsen viewpoint. Here you have a wonderful opportunity to rest and pause. In Neidenberga, at the southern village entrance under an old linden tree, you find three stone crosses probably dating from 1190 and telling a legend. From there, the scenic path continues to the stage destination. At the local restaurant Sommerfrische Lothramühle, you can enjoy the well-known Thuringian cuisine. After finishing the stage at Lothramühle, a detour to Reizengeschwenda with its folklore museum and baroque village church is worthwhile.
Author’s recommendation
Hermannsfelsen viewpoint
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Flößergaststätte und Pension "Zum Wolf"Safety information
Be aware of the typical forest dangers!
Hiking is at your own risk!
We wish you a relaxing and eventful hike!
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Drognitz - Thuringian Forest Campsite - Hopfenmühle Campsite - Hermannsfelsen - Neidenberga - Schäferwiese Campsite - Zauchenwiese - Lothramühle
Flößergaststätte und Pension "Zum Wolf"
Badestelle am Campingplatz Hopfenmühle
Touringen Stempelstelle Nr. 226 - Hermannsfelsen
KomBus Haltestelle - Neidenberga - Wanderbus Thüringer Meer
Badestelle Schäferwiese (Insider-Tipp)
KomBus Haltestelle - Lothramühle - Wanderbus Thüringer Meer
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can conveniently reach Hohenwarte with KomBus line 546 from Saalfeld (connection to Deutsche Bahn). Line bundle 5 offers coordinated connections providing public transport coverage around the entire reservoir.
To search connections for Drognitz simply use the Deutsche Bahn travel portal.
To search connections for Lothramühle simply use the Deutsche Bahn travel portal.
Tip: Use the special offers from Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT).
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Directions
Coming from the A9, take exit 26 (Triptis) and continue on the B281 heading west towards Neustadt an der Orla. Follow the federal road further over Pößneck towards Saalfeld. Leave the B281 at Unterwellenborn (Thuringian Steelworks) southbound towards Großkamsdorf / Goßwitz / Bucha. In Bucha, continue south on the L2384 to the Hohenwarte dam.
Parking
In Drognitz there are parking options within the village on the main street near the bus stop. (Google NAV point)
Parking lot at Lothramühle. The KomBus GmbH bus stop is also located here. (Google NAV point)
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Equipment
- Sturdy footwear
- Drink reserve
- First aid kit
- GPS navigation device or smartphone
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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