Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Burg Kriebstein

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Kriebstein

Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Burg Kriebstein

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Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Burg Kriebstein

01:40

5.78km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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122 m

Kriebstein Reservoir Hiking Car Park

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

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787 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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1.20 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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1.50 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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2.12 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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2.62 km

Wooden Bridge in the Forest

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Great hiking trail with a bit of a climb but in a beautiful landscape.

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3.33 km

Kriebstein Dam

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It's a pity you can't get there on foot.

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3.75 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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5.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

1.02 km

688 m

482 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

1.62 km

1.29 km

977 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

19°C

8°C

95 %

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Comments

August 7, 2022,Burg Kriebstein – Staumauer Wanderung auf dem Zschopautalweg

Finally home visit again and straight away we went to Kriebstein Castle and the dam. Super beautiful, varied, natural hike near Burg or Zschopau.

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July 17, 2022,Blick auf Burg Kriebstein – Zschopautalweg mit Staumauer Runde von Kriebstein

It is said that the most beautiful castle in Saxony...since today I agree

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Kriebstein Castle – View of Kriebstein Castle loop from Burg Kriebstein

Kriebstein Reservoir Hiking Car Park

View of Kriebstein Castle

Kriebstein Castle

View of Kriebstein Castle

View of Kriebstein Dam

Wooden Bridge in the Forest

Kriebstein Dam

Kriebstein Dam on the River Zschopau

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