Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Altenberg

Altenberg Flood Retention Basin

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Altenberg

Altenberg Flood Retention Basin

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Altenberg Flood Retention Basin

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Location: Altenberg, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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September 20, 2021

Hiking

Impressive, relatively newly built retention basin. The overflow looks like an oversized funnel ... very spectacular.

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1909

June 6, 2022

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Stamping point for the Altenberg hiking pass stamp on the Zsschörnelweg information board

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Olaf - iamcycling

April 29, 2021

Road cycling

One of the many reservoirs in the area. This is rather small. Nevertheless, there is always a nice view from the dam wall. You can enter this and enjoy the view.

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Elevation 600 m

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Location: Altenberg, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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Altenberg Flood Retention Basin

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