ガッテンドルフの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ11

Space for a short break

"The Royal Saxon Triangulation (here with its historical proper name) is a national survey carried out between 1862 and 1890 on the territory of the Kingdom of Saxony, with the simultaneous creation of a trigonometric network. The goal was to record the territory with scientific and geodetic precision and, by establishing permanently marked reference points, to create the basis for the production of accurate maps." - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6niglich-S%C3%A4chsische_Triangulirung The triangulation network created by August Nagel was considered one of the most accurate surveying networks in the world at the time. It is likely that this station was never built. Nevertheless, you will find a modern survey point and a bench here on the summit. The descents are also quite nice. From the station, the targets were Kandelstein, Kemmlerberg (near Plauen), Lottengrün, Schöneck, and Bergen. Some of these can be seen at the edge of the forest.

Update: The small shelter was unfortunately dilapidated and was removed. The Saxon Forestry Department has installed a bench in its place.

You reach this point via the rooted path*. Various signposts and a stele provide information. There is also a permanent hut here where you can rest, shelter from bad weather, or rest a bit in the upper area. You can cross the stream behind the stele and thus pass the green border. Across the road, a small path leads to the forest path in the Rehau Forest. *The path is somewhat slippery in places.

It's a bit set back from the road, but you can of course hear and see the cars. But you can also look in the other direction and watch the ducks, geese, fish, cats,... or other cyclists. The covered seating area offers a certain degree of protection from the sun or rain.

violent root trail when approaching from the direction of Europabrücke

If it was exhausting - here you can rest in beautiful nature!

beautiful view of the pond. Only the country road disturbs