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Schwarzwasser Valley – Schwarze Pockau Rest Area loop from Pobershau

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Schwarzwasser Valley – Schwarze Pockau Rest Area loop from Pobershau

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Schwarzwasser Valley – Schwarze Pockau Rest Area loop from Pobershau

02:46

9.63km

240m

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: May 17, 2026

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Schwarzwassertal

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.04 km

The view into the valley.

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highly recommended in winter, beautiful!

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3.33 km

Schwarzwasser Valley

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Busy when the weather is nice

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3.42 km

Waterfall on the Schwarze Pockau River

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Very nicely located, a place to linger.
The main path is very wide and also suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

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4.23 km

Black Pockau River

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A good hiking trail leads from Hinterer Grund to Kühnhaide, always not far from the Schwarzen Pockau. First through a narrow, wooded valley and later across wide meadows. Pure relaxation.

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5.63 km

Schwarzwassertal

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In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful valleys anywhere. Impressive with its flora and fauna, it invites you to go hiking. So don't forget a picnic and plant identification app.

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5.72 km

Schwarze Pockau Rest Area

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Even if you've been there 10 times, you keep going back there. The black Pockau meanders picturesquely through the landscape which is very varied. Sometimes many 🌲🌳 very different 🌿🍀🌻🌼🌸 …

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7.19 km

Kaisernstein Legends and Myths Information Board

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There are several ways to climb the Katzenstein from the Schwarzwassertal. However, you also have the option of driving via Pobershau to the hiking car park at Katzenstein and then walking a few meters.

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7.56 km

Grüner Graben

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The Grüner Graben is an artificial ditch of eight kilometers in length, which was built in the 17th century on the mountainside above the Schwarze Pockau. It used to serve …

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9.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

3.99 km

448 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

2.80 km

1.83 km

1.14 km

287 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

9°C

39 %

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Schwarzwasser Valley – Schwarze Pockau Rest Area loop from Pobershau

The view into the valley.

Schwarzwasser Valley

Waterfall on the Schwarze Pockau River

Black Pockau River

Schwarzwassertal

Schwarze Pockau Rest Area

Kaisernstein Legends and Myths Information Board

Grüner Graben

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