Rätze Watermill Spittwitz – Former Skalmühle Weir loop from Spittwitz - Spytecy

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Rätze Watermill Spittwitz – Former Skalmühle Weir loop from Spittwitz - Spytecy

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Rätze Watermill Spittwitz – Former Skalmühle Weir loop from Spittwitz - Spytecy

01:56

7.23km

80m

Hiking

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: September 24, 2026

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170 m

Rätze Watermill Spittwitz

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There are several mills in Spittwitz. The former Rätze watermill is located directly on the Schwarzwasser and was founded in 1772. At that time it was a monastery mill. The …

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556 m

Former Skalmühle Weir

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A board provides information about the former weir and its dismantling.

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625 m

Stone Arch Bridge over the Schwarzwasser

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The single arched natural stone vault bridge is a monument of architectural history. According to the sign, the bridge was built in 1757 and was restored in 1995.

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817 m

Former Skal Mill

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1.16 km

Stone Bridge Over the Schwarzwasser

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The bridge was built from a block of stone on this small bend in the river. The path - not shown on the maps - is probably used as a shortcut to the village of Kleinpraga above.

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1.94 km

Picnic Area South of Nedaschützer Skala

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This rest area is located on the side of the path between the Spittwitzer and Nedaschützer Skala and offers a beautiful view of the Wiesengrund.

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4.79 km

Nedaschützer Skala Tunnel Entrance

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According to information from locals, there were considerations at this point on the Nedaschützer scale (typical landscape form of a narrow valley) to build a dam wall. This should either …

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6.46 km