Circular route Unterbecken Markersbach - Nature Pure

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Circular route Unterbecken Markersbach - Nature Pure

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Circular route Unterbecken Markersbach - Nature Pure

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6.06km

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Discover the lower reservoir of the Markersbach pumped storage power plant on a tour around the dam.

From the dam wall of the Markersbach pumped storage power plant via the circular route back to the parking lot of the Markersbach dam at the dam wall.

For more information and bookings:…

by Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e.V.

Last updated: August 2, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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36 m

Markersbach Lower Reservoir Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The Markersbach Unterbecken circular hiking trail begins here at the dam. The small hiking car park below the dam is a great starting point for your hike.

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2.24 km

Große Mittweida

Highlight • River

Great view of the rushing Mittweida.

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2.50 km

Volkskunstkeller Elterlein Wood Carvings

Highlight • Structure

Great wood carvings where you can also look over the carver's shoulder outdoors.

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2.94 km

Witch’s house in the forest

Highlight • Structure

Small witch's house in the forest. Definitely something for the children.

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4.94 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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6.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

1.21 km

728 m

390 m

384 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

1.54 km

152 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

9°C

-2°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

June 14, 2026,Rund ums Unterbecken Markersbach

Start directly at the free parking lot Unterbecken Markersbach. Across the dam, the path follows the "Rundweg Unterbecken" marking. Every now and then, you get a view of the Unterbecken along the way. The route leads mostly through forest, so the tour is highly recommended even on hot or slightly rainy days like today. Exciting for children - the witch's …

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January 16, 2022,Wanderung ⏺ Rund ums Unterbecken Markersbach, diesmal gut gefüllt ℹ️ 16.01.2022

Today the lower basin was full to the brim. Total contrast to the beginning of September, when I did the rounds around the empty lower pool. But today there was ice on all paths, but everything was passable, although often along the edge. Just a nice ring.

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March 28, 2025,Rundweg Unterbecken Markersbach - Natur Pur

Start at the free parking lot directly at the dam of the lower reservoir. The circular trail is well signposted, with plenty of rest stops along the way.

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August 14, 2024,Rundweg Unterbecken Markersbach - Natur Pur

Unfortunately, there wasn't much to see of the reservoir.
The dryness is frightening 😳

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September 22, 2024,Markersbach 😊 Unterbecken

Whaa ...

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May 1, 2025,Wanderung

A quick, spontaneous walk with the dog before heading to the horse. 😆

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October 14, 2026,Rundweg Unterbecken Markersbach - Natur Pur

A very beautiful tour with interesting information about the history of the former Hammertal before it was flooded for the reservoir.

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May 1, 2026,Rundweg Unterbecken Markersbach - Natur Pur

To conclude in the beautiful Erzgebirge, another round around the Markersbach Reservoir. It started at the free parking lot at the dam wall. This short circular trail, which is well signposted, runs along the edge of the water with many beautiful views of the reservoir. The path is also easily passable by bike.

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January 27, 2023

Discover the lower reservoir of the Markersbach pumped storage power plant on a tour around the dam.
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From the dam wall of the Markersbach pumped storage power plant via the circular route back to the parking lot of the Markersbach dam at the dam wall.
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For more information and bookings:
﻿erzgebirge-tourismus.de﻿