Ohra Dam

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The Ohra Dam is a dam which impounds the Ohra in the German state of Thuringia. It lies on the northern side of the Thuringian Forest in the county of Gotha near the village of Luisenthal. ()

Local name: Ohra-Talsperre Length: 853 ftHeight: 194 ftCoordinates: 50°45'54"N, 10°43'14"E

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Ohra Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Falkenstein, Kanzlersgrund, Tobiashammer, Rennsteiggarten Oberhof.

3.6 miW
Climbing
Falkenstein
93 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque landscape of Germany, Falkenstein emerges as a climbing enthusiast's paradise. This climbing spot, renowned for its challenging vertical ascents and breathtaking natural surroundings, offers an array of routes that cater to climbers of...
5.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Kanzlersgrund
130 min walk • Nestled in the serene heart of Germany, Kanzlersgrund stands as a testament to the country's love for winter sports. This sports venue, though perhaps not as internationally renowned as some of its counterparts, is a gem for those passionate about hitting the slopes in...
2.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Tobiashammer
66 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany's Thuringian Forest, Tobiashammer is a historical gem that beckons visitors with its unique blend of industrial heritage and technological marvels. This well-preserved museum is a tribute to the bygone era of metallurgy and mechanical...
5 miS
Outdoor activities, Botanical garden
Rennsteiggarten Oberhof, Oberhof
128 min walk • The Rennsteiggarten Oberhof is a botanical garden specializing in mountain flora, located in Rennsteig at Am Pfanntalskopf 3, Oberhof, Thuringia, Germany. It is open daily in the warmer months; an admission fee is charged.
4.4 miN
Church
Church of St. Michael
113 min walk • The Michaeliskirche or St. Michaelis Kirche in the Thuringian town of Ohrdruf was the site of Johann Sebastian Bach's first employment.
6.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Großer Hermannsberg
165 min walk • The Großer Hermannsberg is a mountain, 867 metres high, south of the main ridge of the Thuringian Forest in the county of Schmalkalden-Meiningen in Germany.
5.4 miE
Bridge
Wirrbachtalbrücke
138 min walk • The Wirrbachtalbrücke is an arch bridge in Geschwenda, Thuringia, Germany. The bridge is located on the Bundesstraße 88, above the Wirrbach river of the Thuringian Forest. It is 235 metres long and 40 metres in height. The construction of the bridge began in 2001, and was completed in 2003.
5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Spitter River, Tambach-Dietharz
129 min walk • The Spitter is a stream near Tambach-Dietharz in the Thuringian Forest in Germany. It flows through the Spitter Valley and has the highest waterfall in Thuringia.
4 miS
50°42'27"N • 10°43'28"E
Exotarium, Oberhof
102 min walk • Park, Zoo, Aquarium
2.8 miSE
Canal
Lütsche-Flößgraben
73 min walk • Lütsche-Flößgraben is a former canal near Gräfenroda in Thuringia, Germany. It was used for timber rafting from the Thuringian Forest. It has been converted into a hiking trail, opened in 2016.
4.5 miN
Forts and castles
Schloss Ehrenstein
115 min walk • Ehrenstein Castle is a Renaissance castle in Ohrdruf in Thuringia. It is a two-story, four-wing building.