Best waterfall trails in Altenberg
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Explore the most popular waterfall 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...
- 4.0 (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
- Hard·55 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr2nd section of the long-distance cycle route through numerous Saxon low mountain ranges and the Ore Mountains in Germany and the Czech Republic This is an official long-distance cycle route of the Erzgebirge Tourist Association and leads along winding paths through the beautiful landscapes of the Erzgebirge in Saxony and the Bohemia region in the neighbouring Czech Republic. The route is marked with an orange cyclist pictogram on a white background. Highlights:
- Moderate·41.8 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr1st stage of the official MTB tour Kammtour from Altenberg to Olbernhau through the Ore Mountains This stage begins in Altenberg in the Ore Mountains, which has developed into an international centre for winter sports over the decades. National and international winter sports competitions are regularly held on the toboggan run there. The route then leads through atmospheric low mountain forests and along idyllic meadows in a south-westerly direction to Olbernhau. This tour is an official...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Altenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Altenberg is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 2: Geising - Olbernau. This trail is estimated to be 55.0 km long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Altenberg?
Altenberg: With an ascent of 1,441 m, Von Altenberg ins Erzgebirge has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 2: Geising - Olbernau with 1,261 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Altenberg?
The most popular and difficult waterfall 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