Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Beerwalde

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Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Beerwalde

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Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Beerwalde

03:17

12.1km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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2.23 km

Fasanerie

Forest

3.03 km

Kriebstein Reservoir Hiking Car Park

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to Talsperre 2, 09648 Kriebstein, chargeable, daily fee 2 EUR

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3.56 km

Kriebstein Reservoir Ferry Terminal

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From the ferry port at the Kriebstein dam, you can navigate the magnificent reservoir on five different ships and get to know the dam from a new perspective. The ferries …

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3.78 km

Kriebelland Treehouse Hotel

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For big and small

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4.05 km

Kriebstein Dam

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The Kriebstein dam, built in the late 1920s, is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in Saxony. The dam was originally planned as flood protection, but is primarily important …

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5.06 km

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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5.46 km

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 …

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5.76 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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6.28 km

Kriebstein Dam on the River Zschopau

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Great trail with very quirky trees. The dam wall itself is very conservative.

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12.1 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

4.81 km

1.35 km

679 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

2.63 km

2.52 km

2.15 km

994 m

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

May 6, 2022,Fährhafen – Burg Kriebstein Runde von Waldheim

The hike is suitable for families and safe as long as you use the public hiking trails. So that shouldn't be a problem.

If you decide to follow my directions, know that you do so at your own risk.

Because if you walk from the dam to the castle along the river, there is an increased risk of accidents. The …

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