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Beach at Greifenbach Reservoir – Greifenbachstauweiher loop from Auerbach/Erzgebirge

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Germany
Saxony

Beach at Greifenbach Reservoir – Greifenbachstauweiher loop from Auerbach/Erzgebirge

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Beach at Greifenbach Reservoir – Greifenbachstauweiher loop from Auerbach/Erzgebirge

01:18

15.5km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.90 km for 295 m

After 7.45 km for 99 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

411 m

Auerbach (Ore Mountains) — Former railway station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Thumer narrow-gauge network once also went through Auerbach. Important for ARWA (later Esda), the large stocking factory in the Ore Mountains, which is located exactly opposite the train station. …

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1.20 km

Nicely laid out in memory of the old narrow-gauge railway line near Auerbach.

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3

6.87 km

In summer there is a beach and snack bar, and pedal boats can also be rented here. Also a beautiful hiking area in winter.

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4

7.17 km

A really nice spot for relaxing walks, cycling, walking or circling the reservoir with a stroller. Even at the end of October you can still find bathers ;) and places to stop for refreshments.

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7.31 km

Waterfall at the Geyerischer Pond

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You can stop by 24/7

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7.49 km

Greifenbachstauweiher

Highlight • Lake

The dam of the reservoir was built in connection with the construction of the Röhrgraben (Röhr ditch) from 1396 to 1404.

It served as a reservoir for the Röhrgraben and the stamp mills located there.

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7

7.87 km

Here you can go pedal boating, visit Toni's house of stones and dig for precious metals, eat delicious Lagos or just admire the pond.

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9.41 km

Hormersdorf Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Very idyllic, located in the middle of the forest and thus the starting point for beautiful hikes and bike tours. In the youth hostel you can rent a room for …

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.35 km

1.30 km

277 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

4.84 km

3.92 km

172 m

118 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

11°C

4°C

25 %

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