Best wildlife trails in Altenberg
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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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- 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. ...
- 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:
- Hard·285.2 km·Est. 24 hr+The Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland is a certified long-distance trail that covers 289 km (179 miles) over 17 typical daily stages from Geising in Saxony to Blankenstein in Thuringia. The route generally runs from northeast to southwest along the German-Czech border, traversing the picturesque low mountain landscapes of the Ore Mountains and the Vogtland. Hikers can expect diverse forest paths, gentle ridges, and cultural highlights such as the toy village of Seiffen, the health resort of...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Altenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Altenberg is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland. This trail is estimated to be 285.2 km long.
Which wildlife 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 wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 2: Geising - Olbernau with 1,261 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Altenberg?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Altenberg is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 2: Geising - Olbernau with a 0.0-star rating from 0 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