Großer Galgenteich, Reservoir in Altenberg, Germany.
The Großer Galgenteich is a reservoir in Altenberg held back by a dam that shapes the region's landscape. The basin collects water from natural sources and tributary streams, with water flowing toward a second basin downstream.
The basin was created in the mid-16th century to harness water power for the region's tin mining industry. It underwent several reconstructions, with the final major change occurring in the 20th century.
The name reflects the area's darker past and connects to the region's mining heritage. Today, visitors can see a landscape shaped by centuries of water management for industrial purposes.
The site is best reached via local paths connecting the dam and shoreline. Visitors should wear weather-appropriate clothing and be prepared for uneven terrain.
The basin connects to a neighboring collection pond through an old canal network that enabled water circulation in the mining area. This underground infrastructure reflects the sophisticated engineering of the mining era.
Location: Altenberg
Elevation above the sea: 775 m
GPS coordinates: 50.76500,13.74140
Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27
Kirche Altenberg
1.1 km
Kleiner Galgenteich
395 m
Neugraben (Großer Galgenteich)
481 m
Quergraben
526 m
Skiläufer
898 m
Grundschule Altenberg Dippoldiswalder Straße 19
977 m
Am Galgenteich Altenberg
300 m
Royal Saxon milestone Dresdner Straße Altenberg
1.4 km
Wohnhaus Bachstraße 15
1.2 km
Wohnhaus Bergstraße 3
1.5 km
Wohnhaus Uferweg 1
1.3 km
Walkteiche („Bergbaumonumente Altenberg“) Rehefelder Straße
801 m
Wappenstein Dippoldiswalder Straße 6a
1.1 km
Wohnhaus Bachstraße 11
1.2 km
Hotel „Berghof Raupennest“ („Sanatorium Raupennest“) Zinnwalder Straße 38
1.2 km
Wohnhaus Uferweg 2
1.3 km
Bahnhof Altenberg („Müglitztalbahn“) Bahnhof 1; 2
923 m
Galgenteiche („Bergbaumonumente Altenberg“)
302 m
Quergraben („Bergbaumonumente Altenberg“)
997 m
Wohnhaus Bachstraße 5
1.3 km
Max-Gross-Denkmal Sonnenhofweg
1.2 km
Gedenkstein Neustadtstraße
1.1 km
Waldschänke Altes Raupennest Raupennestweg 4
1.2 km
Rathaus Platz des Bergmanns 2
1.3 km
Wohnhaus Rathausstraße 5
1.4 km
Postamt Rathausstraße 10
1.3 km
Bergmannsbrunnen („Bergbaumonumente Altenberg“) Obere Straße
1.4 km
Portal Bachstraße 3
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