Best forest trails in Freiberg
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- 4.5 (4)·Easy·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis route makes a loop in the Freiberg city forest, which lies to the south-west of Freiberg. It utilises several different paths in the forest, including the Freiberger Fußsteig, the Höllenweg and the Grenzweg. It also passes the two bodies of water in the forest, the Mittelteich and the Großer Teich. Overall, it is rather flat and not too strenuous.
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·50.5 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrStage 13 of the Mittelland Route. The 13th day tour of the Mittelland Route starts in the cathedral city of Freiberg and leads along the Bobritzsch river to the mighty Tharandt Forest. It continues through the Weißeritz valley slopes nature reserve to the stage destination, the state capital of Dresden. Highlights: - Freiberg: cathedral, St James' Church, Donatsturm tower, Freudenstein Castle, Kreuzteiche ponds, Ratskeller (town hall) - UNESCO World Heritage Ore Mountains mining region -...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·32.2 km·Est. 8–9 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the northern Ore Mountains, Saxony. Beautiful views of Freiberg and romantic rivers, ponds and streams characterise this 33 km loop, which can be completed in one go or in several daily stages. A total of three beautiful sections of forest - the Freiberg city forest, the Fürstenwald and the Rosinenbusch - are traversed. Highlights of the hike: - Freiberg Mulde (also: Eastern Mulde) - Freiberg city forest with large pond - Fürstenwald forest - Detour to...
- Moderate·26.1 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr3rd section of the Mulderadweg long-distance cycle route along the Freiberger Mulde from Freiberg to Nossen in Saxony This section leads from the historic town of Freiberg via Halsbrücke and Rothenfurth to Freiberg in Saxony. The route runs through the beautiful valley of the Mulde river. There are numerous historical buildings to explore at both the start and end points. Due to its location, the long-distance cycle route is ideal for cycling enthusiasts travelling from Dresden or Leipzig....
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Freiberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Freiberg is Freiberg nach Chemnitz. This trail is estimated to be 92.1 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Freiberg?
Freiberg: With an ascent of 1,451 m, Freiberg nach Chemnitz has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 13: Freiberg (Sachsen) - Dresden with 801 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Freiberg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Freiberg is Freiberg - Berthelsdorf with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Mittelteich
- Gerberbrunnen
- Luther-Brunnen
- Herders Ruhe
- Denkmal an die Revolution 1848/49
- Schloss Freudenstein
- Dreibrüderschacht
- Schlüsselteich
- Unterer Kreuzteich
- Großer Teich / Soldatenteich
- Schneckenberg
- Oberer Kreuzteich
- Mittlerer Kreuzteich
- Fels
- Lerchenhübel
- Erstes sächsisches Zylindergebläse
- Unterer Wirthgenscher Teich
- Oberer Wirthgenscher Teich
- Gaffkopf
- Kursächsische Postmeilensäule