TK 9 - Terrainkurweg 9 - Grand Water Ring Trail
- 1:00 h
- 4.08 km
- 37 m
- 37 m
- 759 m
- 796 m
- 37 m
- Start: Altenberg Health Resort - "Raupennest" Health Center Running Club
- Destination: Altenberg Health Resort - "Raupennest" Health Center Running Group
The Terrainkurweg trail around the Galgenteiche ponds in Altenberg is a short, varied hike through the charming natural landscape of the Eastern Ore Mountains. The trail first leads along the Kleiner Galgenteich, a popular natural pond, and continues on to the Großer Galgenteich, which serves as a forebay and part of the Altenberg drinking water reservoir. Surrounded by dense forests, the route offers fresh, clear air and soothing tranquility. Gentle ascents and descents make the loop trail particularly pleasant.
This tour is stroller-friendly and accessible to wheelchair users.
Alternatively, the tour can also start from the P4 parking lot at the campground.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (6%)Asphalt (13%)Gravel (27%)Trail (42%)Path (11%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- From the Raupennest Health Center running group, follow the trail to the left, past the large Galgenteich pond. Continue left onto Neugraben-Weg, then right onto Schneise 31 toward the drinking water reservoir. Keep to the right along the trail, passing the water treatment plant. Now turn right onto the Viehtriftweg and continue straight ahead. Then walk across the campground and turn right. Follow the path to the sports field and back to the starting point.
"Raupennest" Health Center Running Club – Bridge – Neugraben – Schneise 31 – Viehtriftweg – Dam crest of the Großer Galgenteich – Sports field – "Raupennest" Health Center Running Club
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair
Equipment
- Sturdy shoes, rain gear, food, and possibly binoculars.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereVia BAB17—Bad Gottleuba exit—Lauenstein—Geising—Altenberg
Via B170—Dresden—Dippoldiswalde—Altenberg / Teplice—Dubi—Zinnwald-Georgenfeld—Altenberg
ParkingYou can park your car in the parking lot right next to the Raupennest Health Center.Public transportationTrain: Dresden – Heidenau – AltenbergBus: Line 360 from Dresden Central Station, Line 398 from Teplice
Additional information
- The classic terrain therapy is a special form of exercise therapy at a health resort. It is characterized by exercise intensity tailored to the individual’s fitness level, full-body training, time spent outdoors, and experiencing the natural landscape. It is performed while walking at a normal or brisk pace. Terrain therapy helps normalize the body’s autonomic functions: the cardiovascular system works more efficiently, respiratory function is stimulated, muscles and joints are strengthened, and overall metabolism is positively influenced.
Author
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Bautzner Straße 45/4701099 DresdenOrganization
Tourist-Information Altenberg
License (master data)
Tourist-Information Altenberg
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- In the spring, you can explore the unique orchid meadows near the Viehtriftweg.
Safety guidelines
- Enjoy nature
- Let the forest creatures get a good night's rest
- Protect plants and animals
- Keep emergency access routes clear
- Park in designated parking areas
- Don’t leave any trash behind
- Be considerate of others
- Prevent forest fires
- Be aware of forestry work
- Respect barriers
- Be careful and cautious
Map
- Hiking Around Oberbärenburg 1 : 25,000
Hiking and Biking Map of the Eastern Ore Mountains 1 : 33,000
Available directly at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office and in the online store.
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