--- title: "Anton Günther hiking trail, Olbernhau" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/anton-guenther-hiking-trail-olbernhau" description: "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.\" Holiday apartment Drechsel" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2904408/e1c0712f3a79c6cd760ae989b971fcef0d4b3c25bd8c3ca25cf971a5759a5b9b/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Anton Günther hiking trail, Olbernhau ===================================== - 5.69 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 1:35 h - 5.69 km - 139 m - 139 m - 450 m - 588 m - 138 m - - Start: Olbernhau Rittergut - Destination: Olbernhau Rittergut 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". **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** (\* in , ; † same place) was the probably best-known folk poet and singer of the and is considered the inventor of the . One of his best-known songs: "Wu da Wälder hamlich rauschn." Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (4%) Street (2%) Asphalt (34%) Gravel (27%) Trail (32%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more 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) Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**-by car to the parking lot at Postplatz Read more **Parking**-parking lot at Postplatz and at Rittergut Read more **Public transportation**\- by train to Olbernhau station \- by bus to the bus station at Gessingplatz Read more 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 Read more 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". Read more Map **Hiking map** GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Erzgebirge 1:25000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 09526 Olbernhau Download GPX file - -