Lower basin – View of Fichtelberg loop from Scheibenberg

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Lower basin – View of Fichtelberg loop from Scheibenberg

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Lower basin – View of Fichtelberg loop from Scheibenberg

04:40

16.8km

310m

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: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.89 km

View of the Ore Mountains landscape

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Magnificent view into the distance.

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6.97 km

Mouth of the Große Mittweida at the Markersbach Reservoir

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The Große Mittweida rises only about 300 m southwest of the summit of the Fichtelberg. After a short course to the west, it turns north and runs parallel to the …

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7.45 km

Lower basin of the Markersbach pumped-storage power plant

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A beautiful hiking trail leads around the lower reservoir. At low water levels, the reservoir turns into a muddy heap.

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8.06 km

Mühlchen water playground and rest area

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The water playground "Mühlchen" with seating area and different, nice to look at mills, nice place for a rest.

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8.20 km

Waterwheel Monument and Kneipp Facility Raschau-Markersbach

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The Kneipp facility Raschau-Markersbach in Raschau-Markersbach is a water treading area for so-called hydrotherapy. Kneipp therapy involves stepping on the spot in cold water. The feet are lifted out of …

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8.97 km

Lower basin

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cool shooting club

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9.66 km

Markersbach Lower Reservoir Dam

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Who is technically interested in this dam must have just seen and visited. Whether on foot or by bike, here you can let off steam, the lower basin is all around walkable or passable.

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14.6 km

View of Fichtelberg

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a very nice corner

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

1.52 km

1.39 km

564 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.15 km

3.40 km

2.07 km

1.56 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

September 26, 2023,Zum Pumpspeicher-Kraftwerk Markersbach

Varied tour through fields, forests, along the water to Markersbach. At the lovingly designed Mühlchen rest area, numerous small model mills set the hammers pounding. The trip to Markersbach was worth it - there was the world's best cake in the Kreissl bakery 😋

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January 28, 2023,Wanderung zum Unterbecken Pumpspeicherwerk Markersbach

The Snow Queen had done a great job and covered the trees, plants, benches, everything with a glittering splendor of eggs. Just beautiful. At the lower basin you can take a nice break at the mill. There are small water games for the children and a small playground. If you want, you can walk all the way around the lower …

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