View of the Einsiedel Reservoir – View of Einsiedel Dam loop from Gornau

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View of the Einsiedel Reservoir – View of Einsiedel Dam loop from Gornau

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View of the Einsiedel Reservoir – View of Einsiedel Dam loop from Gornau

04:23

15.2km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.03 km

Einsiedel Dam

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Drinking water reservoir, therefore fenced, but still worth a tour.

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5.47 km

Water Tower at Einsiedel Dam

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Quiet spot on Earth. The whole area invites you to beautiful hikes.

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5.99 km

View of the Einsiedel Reservoir

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From the circular hiking trail there are wonderful views of the glittering dam water.

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6.21 km

View of Einsiedel Dam

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The dam was built from 1891 to 1894 and is therefore the oldest in Saxony. The Allied criminals tried desperately to destroy them from the air. The traces in the …

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8.89 km

View of the Ore Mountains

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When the weather is clear you can see as far as the Fichtelberg!

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9.04 km

View from Mühlberg

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The view is very nice - a seating area and a refuge make it a nice place to take a break with a view

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11.0 km

View of the Ore Mountains

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Very nice panoramic view with good visibility

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11.4 km

Dittersdorfer Höhe — summit and viewpoint

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The Dittersdorfer Höhe went as station No. 91 of the Königl. Saxon. Triangulation in scientific history. From here you can enjoy an excellent view of the Saxon surroundings. When visibility …

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

1.67 km

1.07 km

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

4.34 km

1.79 km

1.62 km

714 m

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

15°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 2, 2025,Vorbei an der Talsperre Einsiedel zur Dittersdorfer Höhe 🥾🎒

Once you've left the B 174 behind, the woods are wonderfully quiet. Many benches and rest areas invite you to linger. Between Mühlberg and Dittersdorfer Höhe, you'll walk a high-altitude trail with fantastic views of our beautiful Ore Mountains.

There's certainly some debate about the artwork "The Two Interwoven," which is part of the Purple Path. But we were there...😉

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