Best trails near Schellenberg
4.3(12 reviews)
Schellenberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Schellenberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schellenberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·10.6 kmImpressive circular route in the Free State of Saxony. It goes into the land of Augustus the Strong. The start is at the Erdmannsdorf-Augustusburg railway station. From there, the route heads south, past the valley station of the cable car and first over, then along the Zschopau. Through meadows and fields, accompanied by the river, you reach the refreshing forest and after a while you reach the well-known arboretum. A few years ago, a forest education centre was established here, which...
- 4.1 (3)·Hard·34.8 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrVaried route from Flöha, Saxony. The hilly paths along the river Zschopau offer hikers and cyclists a brilliant experience. The trail is known for its scenery, with castles and other medieval buildings appearing along the way. The excursion also offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 3.1 (3)·Moderate·20.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrScenic mountain bike tour in Gornau / Erzgeb., Saxony. This wonderful cycle tour offers beautiful views of the region time and again. You cycle mostly along fields and meadows. Every now and then you pass smaller villages with local cultural and historical sights. In Augustusburg, it is worth making a detour to the Augustusburg hunting lodge. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Augustusburg hunting lodge
- Hard·51.7 km·Est. 13–14 hrStage 12 of the Mittelland Route. The 12th stage of the Mittelland Route takes you from Saxony's third-largest city via Augustusburg and Oederan to Freiberg. As you only have to cover just under 50 kilometres on today's route, you can spend some time in historic Chemnitz. The nature reserve "Um den Eibsee" and the panoramic view from the Hetzdorf viaduct are also not to be missed. Highlights: - Chemnitz: St Mary's Benedictine Monastery, Karl Marx Monument, Siegertsche Haus, Doppelrathaus,...
- Moderate·19.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried route section in the Zschopau valley, Saxony Sometimes you cycle directly along the riverbank, sometimes through the villages near the river to Frankenberg. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Augustusburg hunting lodge near the route - Lichtenwalde Baroque Garden near the route - Harras Rocks
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schellenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schellenberg is Um das Arboretum, which has a 5.0 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 10.6 km long with an elevation gain of 375 m.
What is the longest trail near Schellenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schellenberg is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 12: Chemnitz - Freiberg (Sachsen). This trail is estimated to be 51.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schellenberg?
Schellenberg: With an ascent of 1,196 m, Aussichten zwischen Flöha und Scharfenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 12: Chemnitz - Freiberg (Sachsen) with 1,069 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schellenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schellenberg is Aussichten zwischen Flöha und Scharfenstein with a 4.1-star rating from 3 reviews.
