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Great Galgenteich

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

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    November 11, 2022

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    Today it is used for drinking water supply and flood protection
    was created in the Middle Ages for tin mining
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    February 18, 2019

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    Beautiful circular route with a view of the mountains
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    May 24, 2020

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    The large and small gallows ponds were created as mining facilities: water was needed to operate the "water arts", which lifted the water out of the pits. And these ponds were the reservoirs for this water. The Great Gallows Pond was (1550!) The largest of its kind (even if it was smaller then ;-)).
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    1. Great Galgenteich – Altenberg loop from Altenberg (Erzgeb)

    7.26km

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

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

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