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Great Galgenteich – Viewpoint on the Kahleberg loop from Altenberg

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Germany

Saxony

Altenberg

Great Galgenteich – Viewpoint on the Kahleberg loop from Altenberg

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(145)

540

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Great Galgenteich – Viewpoint on the Kahleberg loop from Altenberg

01:59

7.03km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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928 m

Dam of Neuer Galgenteich

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Today it is used for drinking water supply and flood protection
was created in the Middle Ages for tin mining

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1.62 km

Großer Galgenteich

Lake

1.89 km

Great Galgenteich

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Today it is used for drinking water supply and flood protection
was created in the Middle Ages for tin mining

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2.15 km

Bench with views of the Großer Galgenteich and the Kahleberg

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When visiting the orchids, a small detour is worthwhile for this far-reaching view

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2.34 km

Kleiner Galgenteich Natural Swimming Pool

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It is an open-air swimming pool with season from the beginning of June to the end of August, with two slides, a diving tower, a lot of sunbathing area, a …

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3.75 km

Altenberg Small Spring

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Well suited to fill up the drinking water supply. Located in the immediate vicinity of the ski slope.

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6.48 km

Viewpoint on the Kahleberg

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At 905 meters, the Kahleberg is the third highest elevation in the Eastern Ore Mountains and at the same time the highest mountain in the Saxon part of this mountain …

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6.55 km

View of the Galgenteiche from Kahleberg

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Great view as far as Dresden possible, there is also a snack bar up here

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6.55 km

Kahleberg Summit and Stamping Point

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There are quite a few ascents to the Kahleberg from all directions, all of which are easy to climb. You should try not to choose the wide main path from …

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7.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

708 m

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

1.44 km

704 m

171 m

165 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

23°C

13°C

30 %

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Great Galgenteich – Viewpoint on the Kahleberg loop from Altenberg

Dam of Neuer Galgenteich

Great Galgenteich

Bench with views of the Großer Galgenteich and the Kahleberg

Kleiner Galgenteich Natural Swimming Pool

Altenberg Small Spring

Viewpoint on the Kahleberg

View of the Galgenteiche from Kahleberg

Kahleberg Summit and Stamping Point

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