Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Kriebstein

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Kriebstein

Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Kriebstein

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Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Kriebstein

05:20

19.2km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.47 km for 80 m

Open: • April-October (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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227 m

Kriebstein Castle

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Kriebstein Castle, which is over 600 years old, sits enthroned on a steep rocky spur. Surrounded by forest and surrounded by the Zschopau, there is a great view of the imposing structure from every side.

The castle has a winter break from November to March. Information about opening times: burg-kriebstein.eu/de/startseite

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636 m

View of Kriebstein Castle

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A beautiful castle that also presents itself well, from the lower path there are many beautiful views.
The path is not in the best condition and should also be taken back, alternatively up steeply to the castle.

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4.31 km

Bench with a View of the Zschopau River

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Ideal for staying, beautiful view of the lake

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7.85 km

Viewpoint

10.4 km

Raubschloss Castle Ruins

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Please keep the area clean👍🏻

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10.7 km

View of the Zschopau River from the Zschopau Valley Trail

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Steep sloping trail with good views of the Zschopau. Surefootedness should be available. The way is not suitable for strollers.

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10.8 km

View from the Pfaffenstein near Ringethal

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The climb is a bit strenuous, but the effort is rewarded with the view.

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18.3 km

View of Kriebstein Dam

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Viewpoint on the Kriebstein dam. Two benches invite you to rest. There is also an information board about power generation at the dam.

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18.9 km

View of Kriebstein Castle

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Wonderful castle in a great area. Great location, great view and interesting history. You really feel at home in the castle courtyard, there is also a restaurant. Always worth a trip.

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

3.35 km

3.13 km

1.09 km

559 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

5.76 km

2.72 km

1.64 km

542 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

7°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

October 9, 2021,Rund um die Talsperre Kriebstein (von Lauenhain aus)

Absolutely brilliant weather caught. The round goes around the Kriebstein dam, all around. Of course we ate ice cream in Kriebstein. In general, there are many ways to spend money at snacks and in forest taverns and to waste time :) Otherwise, the tour is of course rich in highlights and viewpoints. The paths are mostly good, but blocked in …

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August 10, 2025,2025-08-10 Rundwanderung Talsperre Kriebstein 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾

For those who want to follow our trail: The hiking trail from Ringethal to the Raubschloß is impassable due to a rockslide and fallen trees. Please do not follow the Zippel we did, but follow the signs for "Raubschloß" in Ringethal.

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October 31, 2023,Hafen Kriebstein, Lauenhain, Campingplatz Falkenhain, Burg Kriebstein

Recommended tour, but fitness and good surefootedness required.

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June 27, 2023,Talsperre Kriebstein - Lauenhein Runde von Kriebstein Hafen

A short but demanding and varied round. I have often been to the dam and have hiked to Lauenhain and then taken the ferry back, but today the circumnavigation was on the program...the paths are mostly good, but some slopes have an Alpine touch. Unfortunately, there is a tree or more blocked the Gemssteig trail that leads from Ringeltal to …

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October 5, 2022,🇩🇪Der 6️⃣Osten⛰️ Entdecke🏰 wo 🏞du 🍄lebst🍻 Kriebstein⛴️

How can I talk you out of this tour 🤭 no, I wouldn't have expected that in this abundance of super beautiful paths.
And then this castle ❤️ 🔥.
See for yourself 📷🏞

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October 30, 2022,Burg Kriebstein - Zschopautalweg

Enjoyed the beautiful autumn again today 🍂. The Zschopautalweg is very varied due to constant ups and downs with always beautiful views of the Kriebstein dam.
I wouldn't recommend the trail in the rain and wet foliage. Partly very narrow with steep slopes (danger of slipping).
The foliage coloring is still magical.🍁

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September 21, 2025,Rund um die TS Kriebstein ab Lauenhain

Always a beautiful route, but not to be underestimated due to the constant ups and downs and the often rocky paths! Regarding the elevation gain, I'm more likely to believe my Garmin watch (576 meters) than the Komoot recalculation shown here. Today was the last opportunity for an open water dip for a while, but I preferred Lauenhain (clean water, …

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September 11, 2023,Rundwanderung Burg-Talsperre Kriebstein

Today, a circumnavigation of the dam was on the program again, especially at these temperatures, the forest around the dam usually offers shade. However, the paths should not be underestimated. The three paths in particular (recognizable by the dashed lines on the map) are tough. So you should be very sure-footed and possibly be able to climb over a tree, …

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