Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Last updated: July 18, 2025

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1.20 km

Kriebstein Castle

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 …

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View of Kriebstein Castle

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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4.66 km

Mittelbach Lake and Boathouses

With a well-attended beer garden for resting and refreshing.

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5.41 km

Ferry Terminal Erlebach and Kriebstein Harbor

Here you can take the ferry to Lochmühle and Kriebstein harbor for €3.

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5.84 km

Since 2007, the region near the Kriebstein Dam has gained another attraction: the Kriebstein Lake Stage. The 250-square-meter lake stage accommodates 850 fixed seats and is also the only lake stage in Saxony.

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6.00 km

Kriebstein Climbing Forest

You can climb, shimmy, and swing from tree to tree across seven fantastic courses of varying difficulty. A total of 95 climbing elements await you at Kriebstein Climbing Forest. For …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.72 km

3.33 km

764 m

361 m

285 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

2.10 km

1.08 km

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1.23 km

372 m

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Leipzig TravelJune 21, 2020

Water, forest, and an imposing castle await you on this circular hike around Kriebstein. This varied tour is crowned with a boat trip across the Kriebstein Dam.
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The tour begins at the parking lot at the dam. You hike through fragrant, shady forest to Kriebstein, where you can see the castle complex perched… 

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Kriebstein Dam loop with ferry crossing

Kriebstein Castle

View of Kriebstein Castle

Mittelbach Lake and Boathouses

Ferry Terminal Erlebach and Kriebstein Harbor

Kriebstein Lake Stage

Kriebstein Climbing Forest

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