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Germany
Saxony
Erzgebirgskreis
Gornau

View of the Einsiedel Reservoir – View of the Ore Mountains loop from Gornau

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Saxony
Erzgebirgskreis
Gornau

View of the Einsiedel Reservoir – View of the Ore Mountains loop from Gornau

Moderate

4.7

(55)

165

hikers

View of the Einsiedel Reservoir – View of the Ore Mountains 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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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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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2

5.47 km

Water Tower at Einsiedel Dam

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Here is also a place and a bench to rest.

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3

5.99 km

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

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4

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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5

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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6

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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7

11.0 km

View of the Ore Mountains

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Very nice panoramic view with good visibility

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8

11.4 km

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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

1.67 km

1.07 km

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.59 km

4.34 km

1.83 km

1.48 km

714 m

170 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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