Talsperre Zeulenroda Ufer Zadelsdorf

Germany Lake 1 - Excellent

Talsperre Zeulenroda is a reservoir bathing area located at the Zadelsdorf shore, surrounded by forest and agricultural land. The reservoir has a surface area of 1.87 km² with a maximum depth of 21 m and is supplied by surface water inflow, primarily from the Weida river. Water quality is classified as good to fair (LAWA quality class 2–3) with occasional algae development influenced by agricultural and municipal sources. The water renewal time is 0.86 years, indicating moderate circulation.

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Water

Reservoir with a surface area of 1.87 km². Maximum water depth is 21 m. Elevation is 350 m above sea level. Water renewal time is 0.86 years. Primary inflow is the Weida river with a mean discharge of 0.726 m³/s. Artificial water level control with fluctuations less than 0.5 m during the bathing season. Uferbereich consists of meadows and stone.

Location

The bathing area is located in Zeulenroda-Triebes, district of Zadelsdorf, Thuringia, at coordinates 11.9418° E, 50.6544° N. Parking and a kiosk are available at the site.

Facilities

Toilets, picnic areas (Liegewiesen), kiosk, and parking.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: LAWA quality class 2–3 (good to fair). Ecological status class: oligotrophic. Primary pollution sources include field runoff from surrounding agricultural areas and municipal wastewater discharge. No short-term pollution events are identified.

Risks

Occasional algae development and temporary algal blooms influenced by agricultural runoff and municipal inputs. No identified risk from cyanobacteria, macrophytes, bird droppings, or cercaria-related skin conditions.