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Great Galgenteich – Kahleberg Hiking Trail loop from Kurort Altenberg (Erzgeb.)

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Altenberg

Great Galgenteich – Kahleberg Hiking Trail loop from Kurort Altenberg (Erzgeb.)

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Great Galgenteich – Kahleberg Hiking Trail loop from Kurort Altenberg (Erzgeb.)

02:00

7.11km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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986 m

Kleiner Galgenteich Natural Swimming Pool

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It is an open-air swimming pool with season from the beginning of June to the end of August, with two slides, a diving tower, a lot of sunbathing area, a …

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1.18 km

Bench with views of the Großer Galgenteich and the Kahleberg

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When visiting the orchids, a small detour is worthwhile for this far-reaching view

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1.43 km

Great Galgenteich

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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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1.71 km

Großer Galgenteich

Lake

1.94 km

Bridge Over the Großer Galgenteich

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There is a beautiful view of the lakes from the bridge.

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2.92 km

View of Altenberg from Kahleberg

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Great view over Altenberg

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3.63 km

Kahleberg Hiking Trail

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The Kahleberg is a MUST in the Eastern Ore Mountains - there is now a snack truck at the summit again; we keep our fingers crossed for the tenant that …

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6.25 km

Stone Water Fountain

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Nice little fountain

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6.25 km

Altenberg Small Spring

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Well suited to fill up the drinking water supply. Located in the immediate vicinity of the ski slope.

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7.11 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

814 m

594 m

179 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

1.18 km

990 m

883 m

680 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Friday 24 April

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Great Galgenteich – Kahleberg Hiking Trail loop from Kurort Altenberg (Erzgeb.)

Kleiner Galgenteich Natural Swimming Pool

Bench with views of the Großer Galgenteich and the Kahleberg

Great Galgenteich

Bridge Over the Großer Galgenteich

View of Altenberg from Kahleberg

Kahleberg Hiking Trail

Stone Water Fountain

Altenberg Small Spring

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