Best moderate trails in Erzgebirge Mountains/Vogtland Nature Park

Popular loop in the Erzgebirge / Vogtland Nature Park, Saxony This beautiful loop around the Lichtenberg dam enchants with easy-to-walk paths, good signage and, of course, fantastic views. The route leads once around the picturesque dam, the Lichtenberg pre-dam and then over the Burgberg back to the starting point. After the hike, we recommend a detour to the legendary "Zum Singenden Erzgebirgswirt" tavern not far from the car park (refreshment stops). Highlights of the hike: - Lichtenberg...

Nice hike in the Ore Mountains / Vogtland Nature Park. This tour starts at the parking lot next to the town hall. Many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes will accompany you, a special highlight is the Rauschenbach dam, which is used to supply drinking water. Therefore, swimming, recreational sports and co. not allowed. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Rauschenbach dam

Popular loop trail in the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park, Saxony. This route around the Poehlberg begins in Annaberg-Buchholz (a short walk from the train station if you arrive by public transport). On the Poehlberg there is a place to stop for refreshments (note the opening times) and a playground. Highlights of the hike: - Poehlberg - Animal enclosure Annaberg-Buchholz - Views over the Ore Mountains - Playground and refreshments on the Poehlberg

Popular running event in the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park, Saxony. This is the 12 km variant of the King's Run. The route leads along easy-to-walk forest and footpaths, roads only rarely have to be crossed. From the natural theater in Bad Elster, the route leads through the picturesque Zeidelweidetal, among other places. Highlights of the route: - varied paths - Kurhaus Bad Elster - Zeidelweidetal - High rock - Hunter's pond

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. There are some viewing rocks, such as the Katzenstein, which provide an overview of the valley. There are also numerous restaurants along the route that invite you to stop for a break.

This route follows stage 3 of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting Sayda with the world-famous toy-making village of Seiffen. Following the Old Postal Road, the hike leads across varied forest and meadow paths to Neuhausen, home to the Glassworks Museum and the historic Purschenstein Castle. Passing spectacular museums filled with world records (including the world's largest nutcracker), the trail climbs up the Schwartenberg mountain, which features a scenic...

Popular loop trail in the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park, Saxony. On this hike, which starts in Bad Einsiedel, there is a nice balance between shady forested areas and open landscapes with great views. The Schwartenberg between Neuhausen and the toy village of Seiffen is 787 m above sea level and one of the highest mountains in the eastern Ore Mountains. In the summit region is the Schwartenbergbaude, where you can stop for refreshments every day. Highlights of the hike: - Schwartenberg -...

This route follows stage 6 of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting Kühnhaide with Satzung through a geologically fascinating mountain landscape. The hike leads initially through the idyllic Schwarzwassertal nature reserve along the historic Grüner Graben canal. Via the wooden boardwalks of the Stengelhaide moorland trail and its observation tower, the path continues to Reitzenhain on the Czech border. The ultimate highlight of the trip awaits at the Hirtstein:...