Best river trails in Altenberg
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Explore the most popular river trails near Altenberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 5.0 (8)·Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting Geising with Holzhau on a challenging yet immensely diverse section. The hike begins directly at the Geising train station and immediately climbs up the Geisingberg hill. Passing the Altenberg Mining Museum and offering views of the impressive Altenberg Pinge (a massive mining collapse crater), the trail continues to the 905-meter (2,969-foot) Kahleberg, the highest peak in the Saxon Eastern...
- 4.2 (7)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrBeautiful circular hike in the Ore Mountains near Altenberg, Saxony. This long circular hike starts in Altenberg/Erzgebirge and leads over the Geisingberg to the Scharspitze and from there to the Großer Lugstein and up to the Kahleberg. From here it goes back down to Altenberg. A good level of fitness is required for this route due to the length and the incline. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 3.7 (3)·Hard·37.7 mi·Est. 15.5–17.5 hrA scenic stretch of route in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Saxony. This tour starts in Altenberg and takes you to Schmilka, part of Bad Schandau. The tour offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 3.5 (2)·Hard·10.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrA varied circular route in Altenberg, Saxony. Here you can expect a beautiful circular hike that starts from Altenberg - Erzgebirge and includes a few 8000 dm mountains. In Altenberg there is a free car park opposite the town hall in Bachstrasse. The hiking tour leads over the Pödelknochen with 8350 dm, further to the desert height with 8240 dm, a piece over the ridge path to the desert pond. Below the Kahleberg over the Steinfeld up to the Kahleberg, which exceeds the 9000 dm. From this...
- 3.4 (2)·Moderate·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrAltenberg can be reached by train from Dresden. From Altenberg train station, it goes past the large gallows pond on the Julius Schmidt Steig to Neu Schellerhau, on over the Stephanhöhe to Bärenfels to the Bärenfelser Stüb'l. The nature trail continues over the Hofehübel past Klotzes grave.
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·30 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrThis is the track of the 30th Dippoldiswald long-distance hike. Start and finish: Bärenstein, sports field Route: Bärenstein - Lauenstein - Hartmannmühle - Geisingberg - Johnsbach - Glashütte - Bastei - Teufelskanzel - Krugmühle - Oberschlottwitz - Neumannmühle - Niederschlottwitz - panoramic view - Hirschsteigkuppe - Friedensmühle - Oberschlottwitz - Trebnitzgrund - Börnchen - Elendsteig - Bärenstein Comment: This was the 30th and last Dippoldiswald long-distance hike. Unfortunately this...
- Hard·34.2 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hr2nd stage of the long-distance cycle path 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 on winding paths through the beautiful landscapes of the Ore Mountains in Saxony and the Bohemia region in the neighboring Czech Republic. The route marking is an orange cyclist pictogram on a white background. Highlights:
- Moderate·26 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr1st partial stage of the official MTB tour Kammtour from Altenberg to Olbernhau through the Ore Mountains The partial stage begins in Altenberg in the Ore Mountains, which over the decades has developed into an international center for winter sports. National and international winter sports competitions are held regularly on the toboggan run there. The route then leads through atmospheric low mountain range forests and along idyllic meadows in a south-westerly direction to Olbernhau. This...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Altenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Altenberg is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland. This trail is estimated to be 177.2 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Altenberg?
Altenberg: With an ascent of 29,055 ft, Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Dippoldiswalder Langstreckenwanderung with 5,977 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Altenberg?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Altenberg is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 1: Geising - Holzhau with a 5.0-star rating from 8 reviews.
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- stopper
- Sommerrodelbahn Altenberg
- Römerschacht
- Kleiner Lugstein
- Besucherbergwerk "Vereinigt Zwitterfeld zu Zinnwald"
- Geisingberg
- Grenzsteinhof
- Aussichtsturm Kohlhaukuppe
- Großer Lugstein
- Kahleberg
- Tiefenbach-Wasserfall
- Hanggraben
- Aussichtspunkt Stephanshöhe
- Tellkoppe
- Jagdschloss Rehefeld
- Altenberger Pinge
- Rotes Wasser
- Jungfernborn
- Raupennest
- Kohlhaukuppe