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View of Kriebstein Castle – Kriebstein Castle loop from Mittweida

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View of Kriebstein Castle – Kriebstein Castle loop from Mittweida

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View of Kriebstein Castle – Kriebstein Castle loop from Mittweida

06:31

23.3km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 11.4 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 km

Schmatzhöhe

Viewpoint

5.31 km

View of the Zschopau River from the Zschopau Valley Trail

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Steep sloping trail with good views of the Zschopau. Surefootedness should be available. The way is not suitable for strollers.

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5.38 km

View from the Pfaffenstein near Ringethal

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The climb is a bit strenuous, but the effort is rewarded with the view.

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9.84 km

Ferry Terminal Erlebach and Kriebstein Harbor

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Here you can take the ferry to Lochmühle and Kriebstein harbor for €3.

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12.1 km

Kriebstein Dam

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It's a pity you can't get there on foot.

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12.5 km

Kriebstein Dam on the River Zschopau

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Great trail with very quirky trees. The dam wall itself is very conservative.

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13.0 km

View of Kriebstein Castle

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Wonderful castle in a great area. Great location, great view and interesting history. You really feel at home in the castle courtyard, there is also a restaurant. Always worth a trip.

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13.3 km

Kriebstein Castle

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Kriebstein Castle, which is over 600 years old, sits enthroned on a steep rocky spur. Surrounded by forest and surrounded by the Zschopau, there is a great view of the …

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17.4 km

Bench with a View of the Zschopau River

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Ideal for staying, beautiful view of the lake

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20.9 km

Viewpoint

23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

3.89 km

3.15 km

1.49 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

9.41 km

7.45 km

3.42 km

1.68 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

21°C

13°C

40 %

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Comments

October 31, 2021,Talsperre Kriebstein-Runde von Burg Kriebstein

Today with friends on Sunday☀️😎 after the time change and once again circumnavigated the Kriebstein dam🥾. The first time for me it went around to the right and completely new views of the hiking trail open up😇.
From Erlebach to the suspension bridge at the castle, we did not follow the Zschopautalwanderweg, but always along the dam, where you feel …

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October 10, 2021,Auf alten Pfaden

The tour is not for inexperienced children under 6 years of age and anyone who is afraid of heights.
Partly steep scree climbs and paths close to the slope

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April 20, 2025,Osterwanderung an der Zschopau entlang- Burg Kriebstein- Rundwanderweg Talsperre- Ringethal und zurück

What a fantastic hike. Good fitness, sturdy footwear, and flexibility are a huge advantage on this trail. The physical exertion of ducking, bending, lifting legs, and constant balancing makes the adventure perfect. Some of the trails are dangerous, as they are steep, narrow, or nonexistent. We still had a lot of fun, and the view makes it all worthwhile.

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September 7, 2022,Runde um die Kriebsteintalsperre

A very nice tour around the Kriebsteintalsperre. There are a few sections where you have to be really good on foot. There is the path between Raubschloss/Ringethal and Falkenhain, but also the path that goes directly to the dam that goes down the valley. Unfortunately, the hiking trail to the Mittweide Aue jetty was closed. The reason was the demolition …

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September 22, 2024,Zchopautalweg und Umrundung der Talsperre Kriebstein ☀️❤️☀️

Hiking in the district of Central Saxony.
🇩🇪

Mittweidaer Aue car park, that's where it started.

Zchopautalweg and walking around the Kriebstein dam.

Past Kriebstein Castle.

Partly very demanding and absolute surefootedness required.

But otherwise great paths and beautiful views.

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August 11, 2021,Talsperre Kriebstein

After a long time it was nice to have circled the Kriebstein dam again.

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February 22, 2023,Umrundung der Talsperre Kriebstein, heute mal andersrum

Today went counterclockwise around the dam with Anna Bolika. Unfortunately, the hiking trails were repeatedly blocked by fallen trees, but in most cases that was not a problem for us. Unfortunately, the hiking trail near the Ringetal was so blocked by tree felling work that we had to take a detour via MW Rössgen. On the last few kilometers we …

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April 5, 2025,Talsperre Kriebstein

Circumnavigating the Kriebstein Dam – the 18+ edition. Sprouting buds, bird song, smacking, pimpernel, and sex on the rocks – nothing was left out. Perhaps that's why we met so many friendly faces along the way. 🤭 Also included: oversized tree Mikado, steps, stones, wonderful moments of light, and Kriebstein Castle.

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