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Kriebstein Dam loop with ferry crossing

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Mittelsachsen

Kriebstein

Kriebstein Dam loop with ferry crossing

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355

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Kriebstein Dam loop with ferry crossing

01:49

6.46km

130m

Hiking

Water, forest, and an imposing castle await you on this circular hike around Kriebstein. This varied tour is crowned with a boat trip across the Kriebstein Dam.

The tour begins at the parking lot at the dam. You hike through fragrant, shady forest to Kriebstein, where you can see the…

by Leipzig Travel

Last updated: July 18, 2025

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 5.43 km for 285 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.20 km

Kriebstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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1.47 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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4.66 km

Mittelbach Lake and Boathouses

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

With a well-attended beer garden for resting and refreshing.

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5.41 km

Ferry Terminal Erlebach and Kriebstein Harbor

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Here you can take the ferry to Lochmühle and Kriebstein harbor for €3.

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5.84 km

Kriebstein Lake Stage

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The Kriebstein Lake Stage is an open-air stage with a beautiful natural backdrop at the Kriebstein Dam. It is a popular venue for various cultural events, especially during the summer months.

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6.00 km

Kriebstein Climbing Forest

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You can climb, shimmy, and swing from tree to tree across seven fantastic courses of varying difficulty. A total of 95 climbing elements await you at Kriebstein Climbing Forest. For …

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6.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

1.67 km

670 m

401 m

276 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.62 km

1.17 km

1.16 km

339 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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June 21, 2020

Water, forest, and an imposing castle await you on this circular hike around Kriebstein. This varied tour is crowned with a boat trip across the Kriebstein Dam.
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The tour begins at the parking lot at the dam. You hike through fragrant, shady forest to Kriebstein, where you can see the castle complex perched

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Trail Reviews

Yvonne🐕🐕

July 24, 2025, Talsperrenrundweg Kriebstein mit Fährüberfahrt 24.7.25

Please note that the mileage and running time include the ferry ride. The running distance alone was approximately 6.4 km.

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Radman

April 7, 2023, Ostertour Kriebstein

Start the hike in Ehrenberg at the old inn and then down to the castle. A detour to the left before the bridge to the dam along the Zschopau is worthwhile.

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Kriebstein Dam loop with ferry crossing

Kriebstein Castle

View of Kriebstein Castle

Mittelbach Lake and Boathouses

Ferry Terminal Erlebach and Kriebstein Harbor

Kriebstein Lake Stage

Kriebstein Climbing Forest

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