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Schömbach Reservoir – Fairy Tale Lake loop from Neuenmörbitz

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Altenburger Land

Langenleuba-Niederhain

Schömbach Reservoir – Fairy Tale Lake loop from Neuenmörbitz

Moderate

4.5

(114)

323

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Schömbach Reservoir – Fairy Tale Lake loop from Neuenmörbitz

02:05

7.95km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.96 km for 845 m

Open: • Wednesday-Monday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

Bench With Lake View

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alternative break area

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1.92 km

Bench with a view of the Schömbach Reservoir

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a possible place for a break

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2.17 km

Benches at the Saxony-Thuringia Border

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Saxony/Thuringia border

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3.83 km

Schömbach Dam rest area

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Map or panel for the area

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3.89 km

Schömbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Schömbach dam is accessible from both sides. Wonderful view of Altmörbitz, a small island and the associated forest area.

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4.45 km

Fairy Tale Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully situated in the middle of the forest

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6.85 km

Former Schömbach Forester's House

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Information board points out this highlight

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7.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

1.96 km

1.46 km

210 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

2.10 km

1.51 km

1.49 km

338 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

28°C

18°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

June 16, 2024,Rund um die Talsperre Schömbach_01

We start our hike from the hiking car park in Altmörbitz, which is located below the dam.
We first have to hike about 700m along the country road into the Leinwand. At a forest clearing we turn left to get away from the country road, into the forest, and towards the water. The path bends to the right just before …

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December 28, 2024,Wanderung um die Schönbachtalsperre im Altenburger Land

It was a very nice hike in glorious sunshine, but it was still cold.
We were able to observe many birds 🐦, a true bird paradise.
I can recommend the hike to everyone.

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August 15, 2021,Talsperre Schömbach – Talsperre Schömbach Runde von Altmörbitz

I followed a route recommendation. The route is basically quite easy to hike. The negative is that the path is found twice in nowhere and you have to cross country to find the path again. It is stupid that you walk on a busy street, at least for a short time.
In conclusion, however, it is a nice, unexcited route …

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March 12, 2023,Wo Wiera und Leuba zur Wyhra werden - Runde um die Schömbach Talsperre 12.03.2023

A bit tired of the March winter with regular snowfall in our Chemnitz Erzgebirge foothills, I completely circled the Schömbach dam today for the first time. Without the "white splendour" from home, the landscape here already had the semblance of spring. The round was good.

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March 1, 2025,Talsperre Schömbach mit Märchensee im Wald🌲🌳🏞

Last year I cycled around the dam on my own.
Today I walked around the Schömbach dam with my husband.

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Bench With Lake View

Bench with a view of the Schömbach Reservoir

Wooden Bridge

Benches at the Saxony-Thuringia Border

Schömbach Dam rest area

Schömbach Reservoir

Fairy Tale Lake

Former Schömbach Forester's House

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