Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising
58.4kmLength
1,786mElevation gain
16–17.5hrEstimated time
Point-to-point
1st 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:
- impressive sandstone rock towers in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains
- marvellous panoramic views in the Bielagrund region
- wonderful rides through the Müglitz valley
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Top sights
Herkulesquelle
Spring
Kapuziner
Peak
Herkulessohn
Peak
Chinesischer Turm
Peak
Johanniskegel
Peak
Pötzschturm
Peak
Felsquelle
Spring
Wiesenkopf
Peak
Hauptwiesenstein
Peak
Nördlicher Wiesenstein
Peak
Mittlerer Wiesenstein
Peak
Garten Modelleisenbahn
Attraction
Südwestliche Zinne
Peak
Krallenturm
Peak
Arnsteiner Turm
Peak
Kubulus
Peak
Harmonienadel
Peak
Harmoniekopf
Peak
Steinhütttenborn
Spring
Kleingießhübler Turm
Peak
Hunskirche
Peak
Zeisigsteinnadel
Peak
Wormsbergwächter
Peak
Unterer Glasergrundkopf
Peak
Zeisigstein
Peak
Herkuleswand
Peak
Große Herkulessäule
Peak
Vorderer Bielaturm
Peak
Schweizermühlenturm
Peak
Sophien-Quelle
Spring
Rumpelstilz
Peak
Johannismauer
Peak
Hinterer Wiesenstein
Peak
Artariastein
Peak
Mauerblümchen
Peak
Friederike
Peak
Hallenkopf
Peak
Wegelagerer
Peak
Fritziturm
Peak
Puppe
Peak
Schwere Zacke
Peak
Juliturm
Peak
Schwarzmühlenspitze
Peak
Kleiner Mühlenwächter
Peak
Schwarzmühlenwächter
Peak
Doggenturm
Peak
Sachsenspitze
Peak
Herkuleskopf
Peak
Pumpenwärter
Peak
Kleiner Herkulesstein
Peak
Vorderer Schroffer Stein
Peak
Herkulesstein
Peak
Schraubenkopf
Peak
Kleine Zinne
Peak
Mäuseturm
Peak
Glatte Keule
Peak
Unbenannter Turm
Peak
Wigwam
Peak
Oberer Glasergrundkopf
Peak
Glasergrundspitze
Peak
Mordspitze
Peak
Lapidarium "Steinerne Zeugen"
Attraction
Herrenhaus Forsthof
Castle
Kalauschenborn
Picnic site
Hinterer Bielaturm
Peak
Mandarin
Peak
Zerklüftete Wand
Peak
Baumschulenturm
Peak
Baumschulenwarte
Peak
Baumschulenwächter
Peak
Daxenstein
Peak
Ottostein
Peak
Großer Mühlenwächter
Peak
Morsche Wand
Peak
Johanniskopf
Peak
Ringelturm
Peak
Zarathustra Junior
Peak
Daxkopf
Peak
Kuchenturm
Peak
Zarathustra
Peak
Zauberberg
Peak
Wiesenturm
Peak
Südlicher Wiesenstein
Peak
Schusterturm
Peak
Bielawächter
Peak
Trautmannsfels
Peak
Nasser Stein
Peak
Raupe
Peak
Schiefer Turm
Peak
Leichte Zacke
Peak
Johannisturm
Peak
Sonnenwendstein
Peak
Kanzelturm
Peak
Bewachsener Fels
Peak
Schiefe Zacke
Peak
Gesuchter Turm
Peak
Sonny
Peak
Hallenstein
Peak
Kleine Herkulessäule
Peak
Glück-Auf-Turm
Peak
Top sights
Herkulesquelle
Spring
Kapuziner
Peak
Herkulessohn
Peak
Chinesischer Turm
Peak
Johanniskegel
Peak
Pötzschturm
Peak
Felsquelle
Spring
Wiesenkopf
Peak
Hauptwiesenstein
Peak
Nördlicher Wiesenstein
Peak
Mittlerer Wiesenstein
Peak
Garten Modelleisenbahn
Attraction
Südwestliche Zinne
Peak
Krallenturm
Peak
Arnsteiner Turm
Peak
Kubulus
Peak
Harmonienadel
Peak
Harmoniekopf
Peak
Steinhütttenborn
Spring
Kleingießhübler Turm
Peak
Hunskirche
Peak
Zeisigsteinnadel
Peak
Wormsbergwächter
Peak
Unterer Glasergrundkopf
Peak
Zeisigstein
Peak
Herkuleswand
Peak
Große Herkulessäule
Peak
Vorderer Bielaturm
Peak
Schweizermühlenturm
Peak
Sophien-Quelle
Spring
Rumpelstilz
Peak
Johannismauer
Peak
Hinterer Wiesenstein
Peak
Artariastein
Peak
Mauerblümchen
Peak
Friederike
Peak
Hallenkopf
Peak
Wegelagerer
Peak
Fritziturm
Peak
Puppe
Peak
Schwere Zacke
Peak
Juliturm
Peak
Schwarzmühlenspitze
Peak
Kleiner Mühlenwächter
Peak
Schwarzmühlenwächter
Peak
Doggenturm
Peak
Sachsenspitze
Peak
Herkuleskopf
Peak
Pumpenwärter
Peak
Kleiner Herkulesstein
Peak
Vorderer Schroffer Stein
Peak
Herkulesstein
Peak
Schraubenkopf
Peak
Kleine Zinne
Peak
Mäuseturm
Peak
Glatte Keule
Peak
Unbenannter Turm
Peak
Wigwam
Peak
Oberer Glasergrundkopf
Peak
Glasergrundspitze
Peak
Mordspitze
Peak
Lapidarium "Steinerne Zeugen"
Attraction
Herrenhaus Forsthof
Castle
Kalauschenborn
Picnic site
Hinterer Bielaturm
Peak
Mandarin
Peak
Zerklüftete Wand
Peak
Baumschulenturm
Peak
Baumschulenwarte
Peak
Baumschulenwächter
Peak
Daxenstein
Peak
Ottostein
Peak
Großer Mühlenwächter
Peak
Morsche Wand
Peak
Johanniskopf
Peak
Ringelturm
Peak
Zarathustra Junior
Peak
Daxkopf
Peak
Kuchenturm
Peak
Zarathustra
Peak
Zauberberg
Peak
Wiesenturm
Peak
Südlicher Wiesenstein
Peak
Schusterturm
Peak
Bielawächter
Peak
Trautmannsfels
Peak
Nasser Stein
Peak
Raupe
Peak
Schiefer Turm
Peak
Leichte Zacke
Peak
Johannisturm
Peak
Sonnenwendstein
Peak
Kanzelturm
Peak
Bewachsener Fels
Peak
Schiefe Zacke
Peak
Gesuchter Turm
Peak
Sonny
Peak
Hallenstein
Peak
Kleine Herkulessäule
Peak
Glück-Auf-Turm
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Head out on this 58.4-km point-to-point trail near Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 15 h 41 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Expected weather for Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 26 September - 21.4 degrees/limpo
- Sun 27 September - 21.2 degrees/limpo
- Mon 28 September - 22.1 degrees/limpo
- Tue 29 September - 21.8 degrees/limpo
- Wed 30 September - 21.3 degrees/limpo
Where is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising located?
Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising is considered a hard hike that covers 58.4 km, with an elevation gain of 1,786 m. It takes about 16–17.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising is considered a hard hike that covers 58.4 km, with an elevation gain of 1,786 m. It takes about 16–17.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising a point-to-point trail?
Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising is a point to point trail that covers 58.4 km, with an elevation gain of 1,786 m. It takes about 16–17.5 hr to complete. Point-to-point routes have a different starting point and endpoint. The length of the trail refers to one-way travel on this route. Don't forget to plan for transportation when exploring point-to-point routes!
How long is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising is a point to point trail that covers 58.4 km, with an elevation gain of 1,786 m. It takes about 16–17.5 hr to complete. Point-to-point routes have a different starting point and endpoint. The length of the trail refers to one-way travel on this route. Don't forget to plan for transportation when exploring point-to-point routes!
Are dogs allowed on Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Dogs may be allowed on Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Is camping allowed at Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Camping is allowed on Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is mountain biking allowed at Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Mountain biking is allowed on Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Double check if the trail is mixed use or MTB-only.
Is backpacking allowed at Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Backpacking is allowed on Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising. Backpacking trails are typically longer and are often point-to-point trails. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising is partially paved.
Are there forests at Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Yes, Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on 16 September 2026 at 01:15 GMT+0