--- title: "Geigenbachtalsperre Nature Trail Poppengrün" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/geigenbachtalsperre-nature-trail-poppengruen" description: "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)." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2814934/185e120f8b37ae8f198c92daeb94f41a35f0e26c78db49883d42f6c1ec56eb75/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Geigenbachtalsperre Nature Trail Poppengrün =========================================== - 7.00 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Themed hiking trail - 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 Geigenbachtalsperre nature trail with 17 stations is a family-friendly circular route with a total length of approx. 7 km. 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). Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (6%) Asphalt (5%) Gravel (26%) Trail (63%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Oelsnitzer Straße S301 - Poppengrüner Wiesenbach - forest path - Poppenstein - dam - 550 m left - crossing dam road - along Geigenbachtalsperre - forebay - Oelsnitzer Straße Read more Tour information - Loop Road Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**You can reach Poppengrün via State Road 303 Oelsnitz-Falkenstein. Read more **Parking**A parking lot is located in Poppengrün at the Bergen junction. Read more **Public transportation**Information about arrival by bus and train is available from the Vogtland Tourism and Transport Center at as well as by phone at 03744 19449 Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization 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) Read more 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! Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 08223 Neustadt/Vogtland Download GPX file - -