Best cave trails in Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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- 4.5 (14)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrWooded hike to the Karl May Cave This beautiful circular hiking trail leads through the romantic Oberwald. On the way you pass the Karl May Cave, a monument to mining history. The cave and a buried tunnel were driven into the mountain in 1620. The hike starts on the other side of the A4 at the parking lot at the Badteich.
- 4.5 (4)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail near Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Saxony. Despite the distance, this is a very relaxed hike from the Oberwald reservoir to the Langenberger Hoehe. On the way back, hikers can look forward to a very special monument: The Karl May Cave, a cave created in 1620 during mining, in which the author Karl May, who was wanted by the police several times, is said to have temporarily hidden. Highlights of the hike: - Oberwald reservoir - Summer toboggan run at the Oberwald reservoir -...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrCultural-historical circular hiking trail near Hohenstein-Ernsthal, the town where Karl May was born This great circular route leads to the Karl May Cave, a monument to mining history. The cave and a buried tunnel were driven into the mountain in 1620. The hike leads through the romantic Oberwald, where the cave is located. Highlights of the hike: - Karl May House - Karl May Cave - House of the fairy tale grandmother - St. Trinity Church - Karl May Stein
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Hohenstein-Ernstthal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Hohenstein-Ernstthal is Oberwald reservoir - Langenberger Hoehe - Karl May cave. This trail is estimated to be 8.2 mi long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Hohenstein-Ernstthal?
Hohenstein-Ernstthal: With an ascent of 764 ft, Oberwald reservoir - Langenberger Hoehe - Karl May cave has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Karl-May-Rundwanderweg with 718 ft of elevation gain.
