This tajch (a historic mining reservoir) is a traditional and much-loved swimming spot for locals, and a lovely 30-minute walk from town.
The authorities once set up a public swimming pool at Klinger ‘to safeguard the health and cleanliness of the mining folk’. Women used to swim here in the morning and men in the afternoon. The swimming pool remained in use until the 1970s, after which the facilities fell into ruin. Restoration only began in 2020, with a pier that makes it easier to get into the water. In summer there is a snack bar, and in winter an ice rink is prepared for skating (on Saturdays also in the evening), while cold-water swimmers take a dip here too. The small car park by the tajch is often full in summer, so we recommend using a local taxi service or walking.
