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Great Galgenteich – Viewpoint on the Kahleberg loop from Altenberg

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Altenberg

Great Galgenteich – Viewpoint on the Kahleberg loop from Altenberg

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4.7

(150)

550

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Great Galgenteich – Viewpoint on the Kahleberg loop from Altenberg

01:59

7.04km

150m

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: August 9, 2026

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928 m

Dam of Neuer 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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1.53 km

Great Galg Pond

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The large Galgenteich is now used for drinking water supply and flood protection. There is an easy path around the lake.

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1.89 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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2.15 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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2.34 km

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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6.46 km

Kahlebergbaude and Viewpoint

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Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from December 16, 2022

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6.49 km

Viewpoint on the Kahleberg

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At 905 meters, the Kahleberg is the third highest elevation in the Eastern Ore Mountains and at the same time the highest mountain in the Saxon part of this mountain …

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6.56 km

View of the Galgenteiche from Kahleberg

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Great view as far as Dresden possible, there is also a snack bar up here

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7.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

708 m

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

1.44 km

704 m

171 m

165 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

19°C

10°C

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Comments

December 28, 2021,Zum Kahleberg

In a very icy wind today we went from Altenberg up to the Kahleberg. Actually, that would be a lap that you could do well with the cross-country skiers, but there was not enough snow in places.

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February 10, 2022,Altenbergrunde. Vom großen Galgenteich zum Kahleberg. Wandern im Erzgebirge.

The video of the hike. ☺️

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August 24, 2024,Altenberg-Galgenteich-Kahleberg-Runde

Ideal small but lovely family hike from Altenberg around the Great Galgenteich to the Kahleberg. The route is considered easy to moderately difficult and offers varied paths and fantastic views. The tour deliberately deviates from a recommended route from Komoot and climbs to the summit from the north via the more appealing "Ascent to the Kahleberg". The tour also makes …

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Great Galgenteich – Viewpoint on the Kahleberg loop from Altenberg

Dam of Neuer Galgenteich

Great Galg Pond

Great Galgenteich

Bench with views of the Großer Galgenteich and the Kahleberg

Kleiner Galgenteich Natural Swimming Pool

Kahlebergbaude and Viewpoint

Viewpoint on the Kahleberg

View of the Galgenteiche from Kahleberg

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