The leaky Elsterschänke dam near Arnsgereuth has been losing water for years. A situation that everyone involved actually wanted to have remedied a long time ago, because since 2010 the dam has been operated with a reduced storage target in order to take the structural deficits into account. The Elsterschänke dam is particularly important for the region as a fire-fighting water supply. The increasing number of forest fires shows the urgent need for action. The entire process has now taken what feels like an eternity.

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September 18, 2023

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A dam may mean something different, but it is still interesting that there is a reservoir here.

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1. View of Volkmannsdorf – Elsterschänke Dam loop from Volkmannsdorf

9.93km

02:47

200m

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

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2. Elsterschänke Dam loop from Bernsdorf

7.23km

02:04

160m

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

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3. Eyba Village and Eyba Castle – Inn Zum Egon loop from Bernsdorf

11.1km

03:09

230m

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

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Elevation 580 m

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Tuesday 20 January

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Elsterschänke Dam

1. View of Volkmannsdorf – Elsterschänke Dam loop from Volkmannsdorf

2. Elsterschänke Dam loop from Bernsdorf

3. Eyba Village and Eyba Castle – Inn Zum Egon loop from Bernsdorf

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