Riss Falls – Rißfälle Waterfalls loop from Grünbach

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Riss Falls – Rißfälle Waterfalls loop from Grünbach

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Riss Falls – Rißfälle Waterfalls loop from Grünbach

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4.86km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.60 km

Unterer Floßgraben Stream

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There is a unique trench system in the Rißbrücke district. The lower raft ditch, part of the former log woodworking shop.

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The small crack falls are the only waterfalls in the Vogtland. The ditch for the creek was once dug into the rock by hand, as wood was once floated here. Over time, the Weiße Göltzsch stream has worked its way deeper and deeper into the rocky ground. After heavy rains, the crack falls are particularly beautiful.

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2.10 km

Rißfälle Waterfalls

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Fairytale place in the middle of the Ore Mountains or Vogtland. Fairytale place in the middle of the Ore Mountains or Vogtland.

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2.17 km

Vogtland Waterfalls

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Nice little rest area available

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2.74 km

Bauernschänke Vogtland

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Recommended for a little refreshment! Family, friendly, homemade!

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3.71 km

Elsenfelsen

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The Elsenfelsen is part of a striking series of greywacke quartzite formations and characterizes the well-known Grünbacher Felsenweg, along with other striking rocks such as the Wendelstein and the Genesenstein.

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Wild Enclosure at Nordic Camp

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Nodic Camp has a total of five cottages, each accommodating four people. The cottages have a living area of 45 m², and all feature a living room with a kitchenette, a bathroom, a hallway, a bedroom with two beds, and another room with a bunk bed. Outside, there is a terrace and a storage room.
The camp is located in a largely unspoiled area, surrounded by extensive coniferous forests at an altitude of approximately 800 m above sea level.
A small game reserve is located nearby. The animals are very friendly.

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4.17 km

Druckersmühle Historical Site

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Just a few minutes from Grünbach train station is the “ Druckersmühle ” in the valley.

Caspar Trützschler had this mill built between 1591 and 1595 as a plank and cutting mill on the Göltzsch. A certain Thoß is named as the first miller in a purchase contract from 1595.

Converted into a grinding mill in 1786, it was acquired at this time by a miller and printer from Grünbach, who had the fabrics manufactured in Falkenstein printed. The people of Grünbach called the owner "Drucker" and that's how the name "Druckersmühle" came about.

In 1889 the mill was converted into a factory by the merchant Ernst Siegel. From then on, the mill was also called the "seal mill". Due to a larger production volume, a boiler and machine house was needed and so a huge factory chimney was built.

In 1907 the old mill was demolished and until 1945 this property had an eventful history behind it! For example, from 1939 it became an armaments factory. In 1959, construction began on the holiday home, the FDGB holiday home "Louis Müller", which existed until 1990.
Source: gruenbach.de/freizeit_aktiv/sehenswertes_rund_um_gruenbach-muldenberg/druckersmuehle/index.php

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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

1.97 km

420 m

Surfaces

1.17 km

1.16 km

1.15 km

819 m

567 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

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Comments

May 18, 2023,Rissfälle - klein aber fein wegen☃️

Today I made such a mistake in my clothes, that's not possible. The actual 12°C felt like 8°C in the wind.
I would have liked to take the Falkenstein dam with me, I like it very much. But brrrr ❄️, another time.

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March 19, 2023,Oberes Göltzschtal-Rissfälle

Short hike to the Riss Falls in the Upper Göltzsch Valley. Very watery area... we liked it very much and a coffee + cake detour to the farmer's tavern in Rissbrücke was also included.
On the border between Hammerbrücke and Grünbach is the old technical monument: the "Upper Floßgraben", also called "Riss".
From 1571 the crack was excavated over a …

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