Best backpacking trails in Olbernhau
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Olbernhau with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.3 (2)·Hard·21.1 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows stage 5 of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting Olbernhau with Kühnhaide on a deeply scenic and peaceful section. The hike starts at the historic Saigerhütte complex and climbs up to the Stößerfelsen cliff, where an observation platform with an XXL bench offers expansive views over the Natzschung Valley. Passing the refreshing Großer Steinbach stream and the former Lochmühle mill, the trail leads through dense spruce forests to Hirschberg...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·45.5 km·Est. 12–13 hrFollowing the winding course of the Flöha, this long-distance trail explores the deep industrial and natural heritage of the Saxon Ore Mountains. The hike begins at the Saigerhütte Grünthal, a remarkably well-preserved copper smelting complex from the 16th century, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage "Ore Mountains Mining Region". The trail leads through lush floodplains and dense spruce forests past historic landmarks such as the Hetzdorf Viaduct - a massive 19th century railway...
- Hard·53.9 km·Est. 15–16.5 hr2nd stage of the official mountain bike tour Kammtour from Olbernhau to Cranzahl in the Ore Mountains The partial stage begins in Olbernhau in the Ore Mountains, which is now one of the most beautiful places on the Silver Route. The route then leads in a south-westerly direction to Cranzahl. The Mothhäuser Heide to be crossed is the oldest moor and conservation area in the Ore Mountains and presents itself to MTB riders as an extensive raised bog landscape. This tour is an official MTB...
#4 - Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 3: Olbernhau - Thermalbad Wiesenbad
Hard·42.5 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr3rd stage of the long-distance cycle route through numerous low mountain ranges in Saxony and the Ore Mountains in Germany and the Czech Republic It is an official long-distance cycle route of the Erzgebirge tourism association and leads along winding paths through the beautiful landscapes of the Erzgebirge in Saxony and the Bohemian region in the neighbouring Czech Republic. The route is marked with an orange-coloured cyclist pictogram on a white background. Highlights: - Visit to the...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Olbernhau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Olbernhau is Kammtour - MTB-Tour auf dem Kammweg Etappe 2: Olbernhau - Cranzahl. This trail is estimated to be 53.9 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Olbernhau?
Olbernhau: With an ascent of 1,565 m, Kammtour - MTB-Tour auf dem Kammweg Etappe 2: Olbernhau - Cranzahl has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 3: Olbernhau - Thermalbad Wiesenbad with 1,067 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Olbernhau?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Olbernhau is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 5: Olbernhau - Kühnhalde with a 4.3-star rating from 2 reviews.