Best trails near Schloss Wolkenstein
4.2(25 reviews)
Want to check out Schloss Wolkenstein from the trail? Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including hiking 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schloss Wolkenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (20)·Hard·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrA scenic circular route in Selva, Saxony. This tour starts at the Himmelmühl pond in Warmbad and takes you straight to Selva, past Selva Castle. Along the Zschopau it goes to Selva Switzerland, which offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Wolkenstein Castle
- 3.7 (4)·Easy·15.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrFamily-friendly bike tour in the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park, Saxony. The 24 km long Pressnitztal cycle path begins in Joehstadt in the Ore Mountains/Vogtland Nature Park and leads through the beautiful Pressnitz valley to Selva. Here there is a connection to the Zschopautal cycle path. Public roads are avoided as much as possible. Instead, you cycle sometimes on forest roads, sometimes on the route of the former narrow-gauge railway. On the way, all sorts of relics of the area's...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·20.4 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrA scenic section of the route from the Wiesenbad thermal baths to Hennersdorf. This tour is an exciting hike in the Ore Mountains. The paths are only partially paved. The route leads you almost the whole way along the river Zschopau, which accompanies you for a beautiful, refreshing and natural hike. Highlights of the hike: - Rocks of the Selva Switzerland - Wolkenstein Castle - Scharfenstein Castle - Wildeck Castle - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 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...
#5 - 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·36 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hr1st stage of the Zschopautal cycle path from Oberwiesenthal to Zschopau This partial stage leads along the Zschopautal cycle path, which is often referred to as the “King's Path of the Ore Mountains”. It leads from Oberwiesenthal, Germany's highest town, via the town of Zschopau to Döbeln. This stage corresponds to the first part of this tour and runs from Oberwiesenthal to Zschopau. This bike tour is an official bike path of the Erzgebirge Tourism Association. Since the long-distance bike...
- Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrHistoric section in the Zschopautal, Saxony This section also follows the course of the Zschopau and lets you discover palaces and castles. There are several places to stop for a break and the route is well connected to the rail network. Highlights: - Wiesenbad thermal baths - Wolkenstein Castle - Scharfenstein Castle - Wildeck Castle
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schloss Wolkenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schloss Wolkenstein is Alpiner Wandersteig Rundweg Warmbad Route II, which has a 4.8 star rating from 20 reviews. This trail is 6.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,227 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schloss Wolkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schloss Wolkenstein is Zschopautal-Radweg Etappe 1: Oberwiesenthal - Zschopau. This trail is estimated to be 36.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schloss Wolkenstein?
Schloss Wolkenstein: With an ascent of 3,500 ft, Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 3: Olbernhau - Thermalbad Wiesenbad has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wolkenstein to Olbernhau-Grunthal with 3,149 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schloss Wolkenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schloss Wolkenstein is Alpiner Wandersteig Rundweg Warmbad Route II with a 4.8-star rating from 20 reviews.
