Lower Pochwerk Pond, Langenau – Erzengler pond loop from Müdisdorf

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Lower Pochwerk Pond, Langenau – Erzengler pond loop from Müdisdorf

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Lower Pochwerk Pond, Langenau – Erzengler pond loop from Müdisdorf

03:24

12.9km

120m

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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3.43 km

Upper Pochwerk Pond

Highlight • Lake

Here you can cool off when it is a little warmer while cycling ...

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4.00 km

Lower Pochwerk Pond, Langenau

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The two stamp mill ponds on the outskirts of Langenau in the middle of the countryside are witnesses of mining in the 16th century. At that time they were used …

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6.18 km

Münzbach Spring

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The Münzbach rises about 3 km south of Brand-Erbisdorf in the Niederfrei forest, about 535 m above sea level. Even in this part of the forest, it integrates the Kohlbach …

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6.52 km

St. Johannes Fundgrube spoil heap

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Dump of an old day shaft of the "St. Johannes" treasure trove.

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7.76 km

Boundary Stone at Erzengler Pond

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These are boundary stones that stand around the Erzengler pond and infect the territory of Freiberger. The crossed swords on the front and the number of the stone on the back.

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7.79 km

Erzengler pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful swimming pond with pedal boat rental in summer.

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8.95 km

Refuge on the Augustensteig

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On the Augustensteig in Erzengler

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11.5 km

Viewpoint

12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.36 km

1.13 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

5.30 km

1.22 km

572 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

11°C

6°C

19 %

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Comments

June 29, 2025,Wanderung durch den Freiberger Stadtwald

The swimming lakes we passed on our walk were well-visited. The forest offered plenty of shade, lovely seating, and a profusion of flowers. The downside was the paths; many of them were gravel paths unsuitable for barefoot shoes.

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July 6, 2025,Unesco Welterbe Montanregion Erzgebirge: Revierwasserlaufanstalt Freiberg

A loop through the Mönchsfreiwald forest in Brand-Erbisdorf: Pretty stupid right from the start: the marked paths don't exist/can't be found/are impassable, so I always follow the edge of the forest. It wasn't a pleasant walk because the grain and thistles were quite tall. I had to deal with stuff in my shoes the rest of the way. Things got …

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