Small gallows pond
| Small gallows pond | ||
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| Swimming pool at the small gallows pond | ||
| Geographical location | Saxony | |
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| Coordinates | 50 ° 45 '46 " N , 13 ° 44' 45" E | |
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The small gallows pond is the smallest of the ponds in the west of Altenberg (Ore Mountains) .
history
It was originally created to store the water that was needed to wash the pewter in the tunnels. But when water pipes could be laid to the washes at the beginning of the 20th century, the water storage tank was converted into a swimming pool .
Today the small gallows pond is a destination for kindergartens, youth groups and those who love to swim. For campers, the small gallows pond is the closest excursion destination, as the international campsite is close by. Part of the bank is marked for nude bathers. After 1990, the large slide for young people and adults and the small children's slide were added as a fun factor. You can also do sports. There is a beach volleyball court and table tennis tables in the sports room at the entrance.
Immediately west of the small gallows pond is the large gallows pond .
See also
literature
- Hermann Beckert: Historical contributions to mining water management in tin mining to Altenberg. In: Sächsische Heimatblätter Heft 3/1961, pp. 211–221