Emergency Spillway of the Dam – View of the Small Dam loop from Burk - Bórk

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Emergency Spillway of the Dam – View of the Small Dam loop from Burk - Bórk

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Emergency Spillway of the Dam – View of the Small Dam loop from Burk - Bórk

01:41

6.41km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. 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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863 m

Monster Golf at the Bautzen Reservoir

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Opening times: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm

To register: Tel. 0162 9079949

Family days at the mini golf park at the Bautzen reservoir.

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1.14 km

Bautzen Intake Tower Memorial

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Memorial to the 40th anniversary of the Bautzen dam

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2.22 km

Ascent to the small dam with a view of the flood relief facility

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Climb to the small dam wall with a view of the flood relief system and a great view over the reservoir

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2.40 km

Flood Protection Dam on the Spree

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Here you can see the flood protection of the reservoir. Interesting location, also for children a place that you don't always see otherwise

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2.42 km

Emergency Spillway of the Dam

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An impressive structure that fulfills the important function during heavy rain

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3.09 km

Information Point Bautzen Reservoir

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Information for hikers, walkers and cyclists.

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3.52 km

Hydropower Turbine at Hochwasserentlastungsanlage Sachsen

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A turbine for generating energy from hydropower, such as is used in the reservoir.

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3.87 km

View of the Small Dam

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Fascinating to marvel at and visit this place

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6.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

2.25 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

3.69 km

906 m

743 m

593 m

482 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

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Comments

August 15, 2021,Staudammrunde am Bautzner Stausee

The mini tour on the Bautzner reservoir is not strenuous, not at all, if only because it is so short. I would say you go because it's more interesting and educational. At best, it becomes exhausting for your feet when you have the crazy idea of walking barefoot, especially when it's so hot that the asphalt is smoking. 😁
The …

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August 7, 2022,Wanderung an der Talsperre Bautzen 07.08.22

The Lubasberg and the Gottlobsberg are located between Niedergurig and the Bautzen dam. The state reservoir administration is located at the highest point. Two memorials on the access road commemorate the fallen in both world wars, B 1-3. Until a few years ago, there was a very nice vantage point and information point on the upper mountain plateau. He conveyed …

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