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Purschenstein Castle – Rauschenbach Dam loop from Rauschenbach

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Neuhausen/Erzgebirge

Purschenstein Castle – Rauschenbach Dam loop from Rauschenbach

Moderate

4.6

(17)

70

hikers

Purschenstein Castle – Rauschenbach Dam loop from Rauschenbach

03:51

13.8km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.55 km

Old Salt Road, Neuhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

2

4.24 km

Purschenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Unfortunately, you can't get into the castle, but at least the outdoor areas are accessible. The castle is currently used as a hotel. You can also eat in the restaurant.

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3

5.82 km

View of Neuhausen

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you continue towards alluvial ponds to the small Vorwerk (highly recommended) or to Neuhausen.

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4

8.85 km

View of the Ore Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

This beautiful view is right next to the Waldhotel Kreuztanne.

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5

11.8 km

Cämmerswalde Aircraft Museum

Highlight • Monument

There are only 3 planes to marvel at. An IL14, MiG - 21 and a Mi - 2 helicopter. The IL14 aircraft can be viewed from the inside. Information boards …

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6

12.1 km

Rest Area with Panoramic View and Nature Art

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here it is not far to the dam or the aircraft museum.

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7

12.8 km

Rauschenbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

Magnificent view of the dam. Especially in connection with the evening sun a nice photo motif.

The Rauschenbach dam is a dam in the Free State of Saxony. The dammed …

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8

12.9 km

Rauschenbach Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

You can cycle or walk along the dam.

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B

13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

3.91 km

3.28 km

347 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

3.25 km

2.05 km

1.53 km

187 m

164 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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4°C

32 %

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Comments

May 19, 2023,Schloss Purschenstein – Blick auf Neuhausen Runde von Neuwernsdorf

A beautiful tour. We are proud of all oldies. Hold on great.🫶 🥾🥾 🤗 🌞

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