Best trails near Pockau

The special highlight of this circular route from Marienberg to Rübenau is the passage through the Schwarzwassertal nature reserve, which is considered one of the most beautiful low mountain valleys in Saxony. Several viewing rocks, such as the Katzenstein, provide an overview of the valley. There are also numerous restaurants along the route that invite you to stop for a bite to eat.

Following 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...

Popular, 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...