The Battle of Maxen - also known as Finckenfang von Maxen - on November 20, 1759 was a battle between Austrian and Prussian troops during the Seven Years' War (1756–1763), which resulted in the complete defeat of the 15,000 Prussians under Lieutenant General Friedrich August von Finck the 32,000 Austrians under Leopold Joseph Graf Daun ended.

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1. Kroatenschlucht – Ascent to Maxen loop from Kreischa

14.9km

04:24

430m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ascent to Maxen – Kroatenschlucht loop from Kreischa

7.45km

02:13

220m

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3. Meadow by the Lockwitzbach – Kroatenschlucht loop from Maxen

5.83km

01:44

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 400 m

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Sunday 25 January

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

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1. Kroatenschlucht – Ascent to Maxen loop from Kreischa

2. Ascent to Maxen – Kroatenschlucht loop from Kreischa

3. Meadow by the Lockwitzbach – Kroatenschlucht loop from Maxen

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