Anton Günther hiking trail, Olbernhau
- 1:35 h
- 5.69 km
- 139 m
- 139 m
- 450 m
- 588 m
- 138 m
- Start: Olbernhau Rittergut
- Destination: Olbernhau Rittergut
Path condition:
well-developed hiking trail, 2 km of which are asphalt
family-friendly
Points of interest:
Anton Günther Stone
View of Olbernhau (Rübenauer Weg at the forest passage)
Long-distance view of Schwartenberg (789 m)
Long-distance view at Haingut towards Ansprung
Museum Olbernhau
Gastronomy:
Wartburg
Anton Günther (* June 51876 in Gottesgab, Bohemia; † April 291937 same place) was the probably best-known folk poet and singer of the Erzgebirge and is considered the inventor of the song postcard. One of his best-known songs: "Wu da Wälder hamlich rauschn."
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (4%)Street (2%)Asphalt (34%)Gravel (27%)Trail (32%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Starting point:
Olbernhau City Park 450 m above sea level, parking available behind
Theater Variabel at the City Park
Route (circular hiking trail):
From the Market (Museum) turn right onto Bahnhofstraße. At the train station, cross the tracks to the Rübenauer Weg trail marked (EB red). Passing the ski slope "Frankwarte" uphill, continue to the Anton Günther Stone. Shortly after, there is a view of Schwartenberg (789 m). Follow the long-distance trail EB(red) to the intersection of Hainweg/Hammerweg. The path continues slightly downhill towards Rungstocktal, passing the Königweg and Haingut turnoffs. After a short forest section, you reach the Rungstocktal. There you connect with the long-distance trail EB(red), which you follow towards the town. The trail leaves Rungstockstraße, then passes a former quarry. Next is the Finkenaue residential area. Continue following EB(red). From there, you pass a railway underpass at Steinbruchweg. Then turn left towards the City Park. You reach it via a parking lot. Shortly after, you arrive back at the starting point.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Equipment
broken-in hiking boots
hiking T-shirt for changing.
rain pants.
insulating jacket.
cap or headband.
sunglasses
optionally cap and gloves.
adjustable hiking poles.
hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters or as needed)
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there-by car to the parking lot at PostplatzParking-parking lot at Postplatz and at RittergutPublic transportation
- by train to Olbernhau station
- by bus to the bus station at Gessingplatz
Additional information
Hiking map: GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Erzgebirge - Marienberg, Olbernhau 1:25,000
Interactive map of the Erzgebirge Tourism Association e.V.
www.outdooractive.com
Author
Matthias Drechsel
Organization
Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- This family-friendly route offers some beautiful views and leads to the monument of the local poet Anton Günther. Anton Günther (* June 5, 1876 in Gottesgab, Bohemia; † April 29, 1937, same place) was probably the best-known folk poet and singer of the Erzgebirge and is considered the inventor of the song postcard. One of his best-known songs: "Wu da Wälder hamlich rauschn".
Map
- Hiking map GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Erzgebirge 1:25000
Download GPX file