Altenberg / Schellerhau - Pöbelknochen circular trail (L3)
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- 1:40 h
- 5.61 km
- 87 m
- 91 m
- 737 m
- 812 m
- 75 m
- Start: Trail parking lot at the Botanical Garden
- Destination: Trail parking lot at the Botanical Garden
The Pöbelknochen round trail near Schellerhau runs for about 7.7 km as a medium-difficulty route through quiet forests and over gentle hills.
The trail is prepared for both classical technique and skating. Thanks to moderate climbs and varied sections, the tour is perfect for those looking for a sporting yet relaxed cross-country skiing round.
More information about cross-country skiing in the Altenberg holiday region can be found here.
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Pavements
- Unknown (91%)Asphalt (3%)Gravel (4%)Trail (2%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The start is at the central cross-country ski trail entrance (Loipentor) in Schellerhau. You follow the country road and turn left after about 800 m. Follow the signs, cross the Alte Zinnstraße. The loop runs around the Pöbelknochen. At the intersection with L2, turn sharply right to the fork. Follow this to the left, cross the Pöbelbachweg, and continue to follow the signs. After about 800 m straight ahead, turn right. This will take you back onto the country road and back to the starting point.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Normal ski equipment and clothing are sufficient for this tour.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Via BAB17 - exit Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein - Geising - Altenberg - Schellerhau
Via B170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Kipsdorf - Schellerhau / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld – Altenberg - Schellerhau
ParkingYou can park your car at the parking lot at the Botanical Garden.Public transportationTrain: Dresden - Heidenau - Altenberg
Bus: Line 360 from Dresden main station to Altenberg (or directly via Schellerhau)
Line 398 from Teplice to Altenberg
then continue with bus line 367 to Schellerhau
Alternatively: Bus line 360 from Dresden main station (from Kipsdorf 367) - direct from Dresden to Schellerhau
Additional information
- In the Altenberg holiday region, there is a voluntary trail fee. Those who want to support the preparation of the trails can pay this at the machines at the trail entrance or at the tourist information.
Current winter sports conditions can be found here.
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Bautzner Straße 45/4701099 DresdenOrganization
Tourist-Information Altenberg
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Tourist-Information Altenberg
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The trail can be very well combined with the L2 .
Safety guidelines
- The rules of conduct for cross-country skiers from the German Ski Association can be found here.
In junction areas as well as on sections with multiple uses (trail, winter hiking trail, carriage drivers, etc.), we ask for mutual consideration.
Map
- Winter sports map Altenberg 1 : 30,000
Winter sports map Eastern Ore Mountains 1 : 33,000Available at the Altenberg tourist information or in our online shop.
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