Best forest trails in Altenberg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Altenberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 5.0 (8)·Hard·24.6 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting Geising with Holzhau on a challenging yet immensely diverse section. The hike begins directly at the Geising train station and immediately climbs up the Geisingberg hill. Passing the Altenberg Mining Museum and offering views of the impressive Altenberg Pinge (a massive mining collapse crater), the trail continues to the 905-meter (2,969-foot) Kahleberg, the highest peak in the Saxon Eastern...
- 4.2 (7)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrBeautiful circular hike in the Ore Mountains near Altenberg, Saxony. This long circular hike starts in Altenberg/Erzgebirge and leads over the Geisingberg to the Scharspitze and from there to the Großer Lugstein and up to the Kahleberg. From here it goes back down to Altenberg. A good level of fitness is required for this route due to its length and gradient. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 3.7 (3)·Hard·60.7 km·Est. 15.5–17.5 hrScenic section in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Saxony. This tour starts in Altenberg and takes you to Schmilka, a district of Bad Schandau. The tour offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Refreshment stops are available along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 3.9 (6)·Moderate·19.2 kmScenic circular route in Altenberg, Saxony. The tour starts and ends at the hiking car park in Zinnwald. The route immediately takes you through the forest and past beautiful viewpoints. The landscape is very beautiful and will delight you with some variety. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Wüster pond - Georgenfeld moor
- 3.5 (3)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis circular route leads up the Luisenturm tower and around the Altenberge Pinge, an old mining site. The Luisenturm stands on the Geisingberg and you can reach the tower's viewing platform via a spiral staircase with 88 steps. From here you have a breathtaking panoramic view of Altenberg and the surrounding countryside.
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Osterzgebirge mountains near Altenberg, Saxony. This picturesque circular hike starts at the railway station in Geising and leads up to the Scharspitze via the Goldhahnweg. Before continuing to the Kohlhaukuppe, you will pass the "Vereinigt Zwitterfeld zu Zinnwald" visitor mine. Guided tours of the mine are offered regularly. You return to the starting point of the tour via the Kohlhaukuppe. Along the way, there are always great views of the Osterzgebirge region. ...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·32.8 km·Est. 10–10.5 hrVaried excursion in Altenberg, Saxony. This trail runs partly through the Czech Republic and starts at the turning point in Zinnwald. The tour offers you many beautiful views, paths and forests that are just waiting to be discovered. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 3.5 (2)·Hard·17.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular trail in Altenberg, Saxony. A beautiful circular hiking tour awaits you here, starting from Altenberg - Erzgebirge and including a few 8000 dm mountains. In Altenberg there is a free car park opposite the town hall in Bachstraße. The hiking tour leads over the Pödelknochen with 8350 dm, on to the Wüste Höhe with 8240 dm, a bit over the Kammweg to the Wüste Teich. Below the Kahleberg over the Steinfeld up to the Kahleberg, which exceeds 9000 dm. From this highest mountain in...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Altenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Altenberg is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland. This trail is estimated to be 285.2 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Altenberg?
Altenberg: With an ascent of 8,856 m, Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Dippoldiswalder Langstreckenwanderung with 1,822 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Altenberg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Altenberg is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 1: Geising - Holzhau with a 5.0-star rating from 8 reviews.
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- Hemmschuh
- Sommerrodelbahn Altenberg
- Römerschacht
- Kleiner Lugstein
- Besucherbergwerk "Vereinigt Zwitterfeld zu Zinnwald"
- Geisingberg
- Grenzsteinhof
- Aussichtsturm Kohlhaukuppe
- Großer Lugstein
- Kahleberg
- Tiefenbach-Wasserfall
- Hanggraben
- Aussichtspunkt Stephanshöhe
- Tellkoppe
- Jagdschloss Rehefeld
- Altenberger Pinge
- Rotes Wasser
- Jungfernborn
- Raupennest
- Kohlhaukuppe