Best trails near Stockhausen
4.5(9 reviews)
Want to check out Stockhausen from the trail? Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Stockhausen are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·7.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 4 of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting the toy-making village of Seiffen with Olbernhau through quiet, scenic forest paths. The hike begins at the famous octagonal Seiffen Mountain Church and leads via the Wettinhöhe crest comfortably through deep mixed woodlands. After descending into the Flöha Valley near Hirschberg, a steep climb up to the Zechenweg trail requires some stamina before reaching the historic mountain church in...
- 4.3 (2)·Hard·13.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows stage 5 of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting Olbernhau with Kühnhaide on a deeply scenic and peaceful section. The hike starts at the historic Saigerhütte complex and climbs up to the Stößerfelsen cliff, where an observation platform with an XXL bench offers expansive views over the Natzschung Valley. Passing the refreshing Großer Steinbach stream and the former Lochmühle mill, the trail leads through dense spruce forests to Hirschberg...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·31.6 mi·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrIdyllic bike trip in Olbernhau, Saxony. This beautiful route leads into the Erzgebirge / Vogtland Nature Park. Start is in Olbernhau on the Gessingplatz. The route is a good mix of roads passing through small towns, forests, fields, parks and roads again. This is how you get to the Oberlochmühle, which is close to the Czech border. This is also a guesthouse and is only 4 km away from the well-known toy village of Seiffen - also appreciated for its Christmas carvings and pyramid production in...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·28.3 mi·Est. 12–13 hrFollowing the winding course of the Flöha, this long-distance trail explores the deep industrial and natural heritage of the Saxon Ore Mountains. The hike begins at the Saigerhütte Grünthal, a remarkably well-preserved copper smelting complex from the 16th century, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Montanregion Erzgebirge". The trail leads through lush floodplains and dense spruce forests past historic landmarks such as the Hetzdorf Viaduct - a massive 19th century railroad...
- 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:
#6 - Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 3: Olbernhau - Thermalbad Wiesenbad
Hard·26.4 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr3rd 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: - Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage...- Hard·20.7 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular hiking trail with great views from Selva to Olbernhau-Grunthal, Saxony. The route starts in Selva at the train station. The destination is also at the train station in Olbernhau-Grunthal. In Himmelreich you can follow the long-distance hiking trail EB (Eisenach-Budapest), also called the Path of Friendship. From the opening in 1983 until the fall of the Iron Curtain, it was the only cross-border long-distance hiking trail in the GDR. The EB is a cult among hikers and is still well...
- 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...
- Hard·33.5 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hr2nd partial stage of the official mountain bike tour Kammtour from Olbernhau to Cranzahl in the Ore Mountains The partial stage begins in Olbernhau in the Ore Mountains, which is now one of the most beautiful places on the Silberstraße. The route then leads in a south-westerly direction to Cranzahl. The Mothhäuser Heide to be crossed is the oldest moorland and protected area in the Ore Mountains and presents itself to MTB riders as an extensive high moor landscape. This tour is an official...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Stockhausen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Stockhausen. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Stockhausen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Stockhausen is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 4: Seiffen - Olbernhau, which has a 4.5 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 7.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,315 ft.
What is the longest trail near Stockhausen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Stockhausen is Zöblitz nach Olbernhau über Nacetin. This trail is estimated to be 36.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Stockhausen?
Stockhausen: With an ascent of 5,134 ft, Kammtour - MTB-Tour auf dem Kammweg Etappe 2: Olbernhau - Cranzahl has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Zöblitz nach Olbernhau über Nacetin with 4,675 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Stockhausen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Stockhausen is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 4: Seiffen - Olbernhau with a 4.5-star rating from 5 reviews.