Children's tour around the gallows ponds
- 0:25 h
- 5.79 km
- 48 m
- 48 m
- 759 m
- 793 m
- 34 m
- Start: Kurort Altenberg - P4 - Parking lot at the campsite
- Destination: Kurort Altenberg - P4 - Parking lot at the campsite
The cycle tour starts at the Kleiner Galgenteich campsite and is perfect for families with young cyclists. The almost six-kilometre circular route is mainly on easy paths through forests and along idyllic ponds. Along the way, there are beautiful views of the Geisingberg and numerous opportunities for short breaks in nature. The water areas and the natural pool at the Kleiner Galgenteich are particularly exciting for children. The tour is easy to complete and combines exercise, nature and fun in an ideal way.
Good to know
Pavements
- Asphalt (8%)Gravel (92%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- You start at the campsite parking lot. Drive across the campsite and turn right at the first junction to the gallows ponds. Now follow the Viehtriftweg to the waterworks. Before the barrier, turn left and then onto Schneise 31. After approx. 600 m, turn left. Then keep to the right of the large gallows pond. When you reach the Raupennest health center, turn left and immediately left again onto Dammkrone, which you follow once around. At the end, turn right and follow the embankment back down again. Return to the starting point via the VIehtriftweg and campsite.
Tour information
Loop Road
Tour with Dog
Equipment
- Bicycle repair kit, first aid kit, rain protection, food, possibly binoculars
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Via BAB17 - Exit Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein - Geising - Altenberg
Via B170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Altenberg / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld - Altenberg
ParkingYou can park your car in the parking lot at the campsite.Public transportationTrain: Dresden - Heidenau - Altenberg
Bus: Line 360 from Dresden main station, line 398 from Teplice
Author
Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/4701099 DresdenOrganization
Tourist-Information Altenberg
License (master data)
Tourist-Information Altenberg
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Along the large gallows pond you have a great view of the Geisingberg.
Safety guidelines
- Enjoy nature
- Give the forest dwellers a good night's sleep
- Protect plants and animals
- Keep the escape routes open
- Park in parking lots
- Do not leave any garbage behind
- Show consideration for others
- Prevent forest fires
- Pay attention to forestry work
- Accept barriers
- Be careful and cautious
Map
- Hiking around Oberbärenburg 1 : 25,000
Hiking and cycling map of the Eastern Ore Mountains 1 : 33,000
Available at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office and in the online store.
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