Ebertswiese

Ebertswiese is a mountain lake in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district surrounded by marshland and forest. The water body ranges from 8 to 13 meters deep and is encircled by hiking trails that pass through varied terrain and vegetation zones.

The lake formed in the 1970s when quarry workers broke through a water vein, leading to rapid formation of this water body. The site was later developed as a recreation area and connected by hiking paths.

The Ebertswiese area connects to the Rennsteig, a traditional German hiking path that holds special importance for outdoor recreation in Thuringia.

The lake is accessible via multiple hiking routes, including an 8-kilometer beginner path from Kleinschmalkalden and a more challenging route starting from Hohenkirchen. There are resting spots along the shore and trails that circle the water.

The lake connects to the Rennsteig, one of Germany's oldest hiking trails, which guides walkers across long distances through Thuringia. This location makes it a natural stopping point on extended treks through the region.

GPS coordinates: 50.78470,10.53420

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40