Best trails near Stockhausen
4.5(9 reviews)
Stockhausen: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Stockhausen: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Stockhausen are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·11.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 4 of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting the toy-making village of Seiffen with Olbernhau through quiet, scenic forest paths. The hike begins at the famous octagonal Seiffen Mountain Church and leads via the Wettinhöhe crest comfortably through deep mixed woodlands. After descending into the Flöha Valley near Hirschberg, a steep climb up to the Zechenweg trail requires some stamina before reaching the historic mountain church in...
- 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...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·50.9 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrIdyllic cycling excursion in Olbernhau, Saxony. This beautiful route leads into the Erzgebirge / Vogtland nature park. The start is in Olbernhau on Gessingplatz. The route is a good mix of roads that lead through small towns, forests, fields, parks and roads again. This takes you to Oberlochmühle, which is close to the Czech border. This is also a guesthouse and is only 4 kilometres away from the well-known toy village of Seiffen - also famous for its Christmas carvings and pyramid...
- 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·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...
- 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...
- Hard·33.3 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular, scenic hiking trail from Wolkenstein to Olbernhau-Grunthal, Saxony. The route starts at the railway station in Wolkenstein. The destination is also at the railway station in Olbernhau-Grunthal. In Himmelreich, you join the EB long-distance hiking trail (Eisenach-Budapest), also known as the Friendship Trail. From its opening in 1983 until the fall of the Iron Curtain, it was the only cross-border long-distance hiking trail in the GDR. The EB is a cult trail among hikers and is still...
- 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 are the different types of hiking trails near Stockhausen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Stockhausen. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Stockhausen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Stockhausen is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 4: Seiffen - Olbernhau, which has a 4.5 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 11.4 km long with an elevation gain of 401 m.
What is the longest trail near Stockhausen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Stockhausen is Zöblitz nach Olbernhau über Nacetin. This trail is estimated to be 58.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Stockhausen?
Stockhausen: 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 trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Zöblitz nach Olbernhau über Nacetin with 1,425 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Stockhausen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Stockhausen is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 4: Seiffen - Olbernhau with a 4.5-star rating from 5 reviews.