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Kriebstein Dam

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Kriebstein Dam

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Location: Kriebstein, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany

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1. View of Kriebstein Castle – Kriebstein Castle loop from Ehrenberg

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2. Kriebstein Dam – Rock Trail by Hainer See loop from Tanneberg

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3. View of Kriebstein Reservoir – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Kriebstein

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Dieter

May 3, 2017

The Kriebstein dam, built in the late 1920s, is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in Saxony. The dam was originally planned as flood protection, but is primarily important for electricity generation. It forms the "technical" conclusion of the picturesque Kriebstein reservoir. From the dam, the Zschopau is a free-flowing body of water again.

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Sternenwanderer

June 18, 2020

Unfortunately, the photos do not reflect how beautiful it is there. A wonderful place to walk and swim. The dam is not exactly around the corner from me, but I am still drawn here several times a year. It is also worthwhile for a camping weekend. There is also a tree house hotel there, which has a unique charm. Totally beautiful for nature lovers. Incidentally, the dam was among the 5 most popular lakes at Tag24 last year. Earned!

Source: tag24.de/nachrichten/unsere-5-besten-badeseen-in-sachsen-1103789.

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Tourguide

April 26, 2018

The dam is used for electricity generation, shipping, fishing and recreation. It is a visitor magnet, just like the reservoir with its shipping. Always worth a visit and hike!

Construction period: 1927-1929

Height above the valley floor: 22.25 m

Height above foundation sole: 28.25 m

Height of the building crown: 215.50 m

Building volume: 82,000 m³

Crown length: 230 m

Crown width: 4 m

Radius of curvature: 225 m

Power plant output: 4.85 MW

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Location: Kriebstein, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany

Kriebstein Dam

1. View of Kriebstein Castle – Kriebstein Castle loop from Ehrenberg

2. Kriebstein Dam – Rock Trail by Hainer See loop from Tanneberg

3. View of Kriebstein Reservoir – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Kriebstein

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