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Saxony

View of the Einsiedel Reservoir – View of Einsiedel Dam loop from Einsiedel

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Germany
Saxony

View of the Einsiedel Reservoir – View of Einsiedel Dam loop from Einsiedel

Easy

4.3

(75)

233

hikers

View of the Einsiedel Reservoir – View of Einsiedel Dam loop from Einsiedel

01:09

3.86km

120m

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 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

957 m

Water Tower at Einsiedel Dam

Highlight • Monument

Here is also a place and a bench to rest.

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1.47 km

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

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1.70 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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2.01 km

Einsiedel Dam Waterfall

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It was built between 1891 and 1894 in conjunction with the construction of the Einsiedel Dam.
The built-in stone overflow cascades break the energy of the water flowing down the valley.
Source: Information board

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2.13 km

View of the Dam

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6

2.33 km

Einsiedel Dam

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The dam Einsiedel is a dam in the Free State of Saxony. It serves the drinking water supply of Chemnitz and in connection with the dam system "Mittleres Erzgebirge"

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2.72 km

Einsiedel Dam

Highlight • Lake

Drinking water reservoir, therefore fenced, but still worth a tour.

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3.81 km

Golden Rooster Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Opening hours:
Monday: 10.00 - 14.00 | Tuesday: day of rest | Wednesday - Sunday: 10.00 - 22.00 clock
Further information:
goldenerhahn-chemnitz.de

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3.86 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

700 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.28 km

954 m

852 m

747 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Saturday 27 June

37°C

26°C

25 %

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