Grosser Teich Torgau

The Grosser Teich spans 175 hectares with a water depth between 1.5 to 2 meters, forming the largest pond in the German state of Saxony.

The Saxon electoral court established this pond through an official decree in 1483, with the first fish harvest yielding 7,221 carps and 384 pikes in 1485.

The Biberhof nature center at the pond edge provides environmental education programs, focusing on beaver conservation and local wildlife protection initiatives.

Three hiking routes circle the pond, ranging from an 8-kilometer easy path to a 20-kilometer extended trail connecting to Schloss Hartenfels.

The wetland habitat supports over 100 bird species, including reed warblers, swans, and coots, earning recognition as a European bird protection area.

Location: Torgau

Inception: 1483

Elevation above the sea: 80 m

Part of: Liste der Kulturdenkmale in Torgau (A–L), list of bodies of water in Saxony

Address: Dahlener Straße, 04860 Torgau, Deutschland 04860

GPS coordinates: 51.54139,12.98528

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:26