Geigenbachtalsperre Nature Trail Poppengrün
- 1:55 h
- 7.00 km
- 117 m
- 117 m
- 550 m
- 636 m
- 86 m
- Start: Oelsnitzer Straße Poppengrün
- Destination: Oelsnitzer Straße Poppengrün
The individual panels provide information about interesting and noteworthy facts regarding the local fauna and flora, dam construction and water use, as well as the geology of the Vogtland region with its rocks up to 550 million years old.
The Geigenbachtalsperre nature trail (located between the towns of Werda and Poppengrün) connects to the rock paths 3a and 3b. Benches on both sides of the dam, which has been extensively renovated in recent years, invite you to rest and enjoy the landscape.
It is possible to shorten the route from station 8 over the dam to station 14. (Recommended for strollers, then approx. 6.1 km long).
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (6%)Asphalt (5%)Gravel (26%)Trail (63%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Oelsnitzer Straße S301 - Poppengrüner Wiesenbach - forest path - Poppenstein - dam - 550 m left - crossing dam road - along Geigenbachtalsperre - forebay - Oelsnitzer Straße
Tour information
Loop Road
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereYou can reach Poppengrün via State Road 303 Oelsnitz-Falkenstein.ParkingA parking lot is located in Poppengrün at the Bergen junction.Public transportation
Information about arrival by bus and train is available from the Vogtland Tourism and Transport Center at www.vogtlandauskunft.de as well as by phone at 03744 19449
Author
Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/4701099 DresdenOrganization
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
License (master data)
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Family tip - Sights and leisure experiences nearby/on the route:
- 17 stations with panels about interesting and noteworthy facts on the local flora and fauna, dam construction and water use, as well as the geology of the Vogtland region
- Werda dam with retaining wall
- KISPI children's playhouse Grünbach (5 km)
Safety guidelines
- The Geigenbachtalsperre nature trail is located in a drinking water protection area. Drinking water is one of the most precious resources on our planet. Please be mindful to avoid any pollution of the water!
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