Hakenkrümme River Bend – Schwarzwasser Valley loop from Bernsbach

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Lauter-Bernsbach

Hakenkrümme River Bend – Schwarzwasser Valley loop from Bernsbach

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Hakenkrümme River Bend – Schwarzwasser Valley loop from Bernsbach

02:41

9.05km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.01 km

The Stone Heart in the Schwarzwasser

Highlight • Monument

The legend of "The Stone Heart in the Black Water" can be read here:
sachsen-lese.de/streifzuege/sagen-und-maerchen/das-steinerne-herz-im-schwarzwasser

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1.06 km

Brethaus Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Highly recommended for strengthening

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2.58 km

Bench at Sachsenforste Spring (Forstbetrieb Eibenstock)

Highlight • Rest Area

very nice for a break

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4.02 km

Hakenkrümme River Bend

Highlight • River

Great corner, pure nature.

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5.59 km

Weir at the Hakenkrümme (Aue)

Highlight • Structure

Short refreshment at the river

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6.12 km

Schwarzwasser Bathing Spot

Highlight • River

Good place to put your feet in the water.

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6.83 km

Schwarzwasser Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The path is idyllic in every season!

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6.94 km

Small Spring Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Spring water bubbles out of the middle of the stone.

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9.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

2.17 km

903 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

2.36 km

1.62 km

1.51 km

573 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

16°C

3°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

November 6, 2022,Schwarzwasserthal von Lauter Richtung Aue

Very nice autumn round
Thanks for the idea 's karzel

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May 29, 2026,Streifzug durchs Schwarzwassertal

Again to the Hakenkrümme and further along the Schwarzwasser to Brethaus and back on the opposite side.
Nature in so many facets: blue and green shimmering water, countless dragonflies, butterflies and birdsong everywhere - and since it was quite cool and shady along the water, the tour is highly recommended at summer temperatures.👍

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October 1, 2023,Entlang des Schwarzwassers 🌳🌲🌊

It was only a few days ago that I was inspired at Komoot to hike here again. And since we could only go on a short tour today, the idea came at just the right time.

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September 23, 2023,Schwarzwassertal zwischen Lauter und Aue

Black water has been on our to-do list for a long time. A very nice round in great weather today. The “crowning” finale was the beer garden at Brethaus - we almost had it to ourselves...

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