Demitz-Thumitz Quarry Lake – Demitz-Thumitz Railway Viaduct loop from Demitz-Thumitz
Demitz-Thumitz Quarry Lake – Demitz-Thumitz Railway Viaduct loop from Demitz-Thumitz
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Demitz-Thumitz Quarry Lake – Demitz-Thumitz Railway Viaduct loop from Demitz-Thumitz
03:13
11.7km
190m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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95 m
Demitz-Thumitz – The Granite Village
Highlight • Settlement
7.91 km
View of the Quarry from Klosterberg
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8.52 km
Dreisesselstein
Highlight • Natural Monument
"Once upon a time, a mountain spirit lived in the caves of the Jungfernstein with his three daughters. Whenever dancing took place in the taverns of Thumitz and Schmölln, the three girls would also appear.
They were admired by the boys for their beauty and grace. The only regret was that they always left the dance hall before midnight.
They were often accompanied by boys on their way home.
A rest was taken at the Dreisesselstein. The girls told their companions that they liked sitting there to enjoy the beautiful view. But shortly before midnight, they always said goodbye and declined any further company.
Once, the boys decided to explore the home of the three beautiful girls. With lively conversation, they kept the three girls at the Dreisesselstein longer than usual. Suddenly, the Schmölln church clock struck midnight. The three girls let out a horrible scream – then they disappeared. Their companions stood in horror, as the forest rustled terribly. A short time later, the boys heard a bloodcurdling scream from the valley, from the Galgenteich pond in Birkenrode, followed shortly after by a second and a third.
The beautiful girls were never seen again. It is said that the mountain spirit of the Jungfernstein drowned them in anger because they had violated his command to be home before midnight.
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9.74 km
Quarry Pond
Highlight • Lake
10.5 km
Old Granite Quarry Viewpoint, Demitz-Thumitz
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10.6 km
Demitz-Thumitz Quarry Lake
Highlight • Lake
Granite covers an area of 4,600 km² in Lusatia alone. This is the reason why countless quarries emerged between Kamenz and the Königshainer Hills. The area around the Klosterberg between Demitz-Thumitz and Schmölln quickly developed into the most important and largest mining area in Saxony. The steadily increasing demand for granite products led to the development of many quarries. These, in turn, attracted workers who settled in the villages surrounding the Klosterberg. In the 100 years between 1850 and 1950, the population of Demitz-Thumitz increased nearly tenfold.
Source: demitz-thumitz.de
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10.6 km
Old Crane Trolley
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11.1 km
Demitz-Thumitz Railway Viaduct
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11.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.52 km
3.03 km
1.96 km
858 m
345 m
Surfaces
5.07 km
2.22 km
1.74 km
1.29 km
1.15 km
236 m
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Elevation
Highest point (390 m)
Lowest point (240 m)
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