Blockline Loop 1: Holzhau " Altenberg " Hermsdorf " Holzhau
- 5:55 h
- 55.11 km
- 1,023 m
- 1,018 m
- 578 m
- 900 m
- 322 m
- Start: Holzhau, ski lift station
- Destination: Holzhau, ski lift station
This stage is like taking a dip in nature: simply switch off and immerse yourself in the lush green of the forests. The diversity of flora and fauna, the wonderful scent of wildflowers - young and old alike will be delighted up here. History buffs can explore the evidence of Altenberg mining along the route.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (2%)Street (3%)Asphalt (41%)Gravel (14%)Trail (39%)Path (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Starting in Holzhau, the route leads over the Steinkuppe to the Hemmschuh nature reserve with its fragrant bear's bane, blue devil's claw and bright orange fire lilies.We continue on to two brothers of a special kind: the Großer Lugstein and the Kleiner Lugstein are part of the Erzgebirge ridge and have a height difference of just three centimetres. The loop route takes us on to a mystical place: the Georgenfelder Hochmoor is a special natural treasure. Only a few raised bog areas are so well preserved. A unique landscape with rare vegetation: bog pine, cranberry, sundew and many more characterize the landscape here. The route leads up to the Kahleberg, with a fantastic panoramic view - and on to the Altenberg winter sports center. Leave the Galgenteiche ponds behind you and follow the BLOCKLINE into the Weißbachtalm, one of the most charming valleys in the region. After crossing the wooden portal in Hermsdorf, the route leads you back to Holzhau via the loop connection.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Equipment
- Mountain bike, trekking bike or gravel bike, rain protection, sun protection, first aid kit, sufficient drinks and provisions, bike helmet, bike goggles
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereFrom the A 4 exit Siebenlehn, continue to Freiberg, Frauenstein. on the B 171 towards Rechenberg-Bienenmühle to Holzhau.from the A 13 to Dresden, on the B 170/171 to Rechenberg-Bienenmühle, then left to Holzhau. From the A 72 exit Chemnitz Süd, Südring to the B 174 via Zschopau to the Heinzebank junction, at the traffic lights turn left onto the B 101, in Mittelsaida turn right to Sayda - Rechenberg-Bienenmühle then right to Holzhau.Parking
Parking lot at the ski lift Holzhau
Parking lot at the Fischerbaude
Public transportationThe Freiberg Railway runs between Freiberg and Holzhau. Other stations are located in Mulda and Nassau. The train also runs every hour on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the day, starting at 07:40 in Freiberg, with the last train back in Freiberg at 21:15. From 15:40 the trains run every 2 hours. Please refer to the timetables for the exact departure times. Bicycles can be taken on the Freiberg Railway trains free of charge, but please book in advance as capacity is limited.
In Freiberg you have connections to the Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn trains to Chemnitz and Dresden as well as to the city bus in front of the station.
Additional information
- Discover the BLOCKLINE with the adventure package, which includes the BLOCKLINE hose cloth and the adventure handbook with lots of tips and puzzles. There is also a route package for discovering the BLOCKLINE. This contains an exclusive route map with stages, loops and interesting facts along the tour. All information about the BLOCKLINE at www.blockline.bike
NOTE: on some signs along the route you will find the BLOCKLINE black grouse, which indicates an easier way to ride the BLOCKLINE, a so-called chickenway. We have signposted this chickenway for you on Loop 1 (stage 2).
Refreshment stops along BLOCKLINE- Loop 1
Bike and e-bike rental along the Blockline
Author
Doreen Burgold
Organization
Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Hemmschuh nature reserve
- View from the Kahleberg
- Georgenfelder Hochmoor & Cafe at the Hochmoor
- Schellerhau Botanical Garden
- Side trip to the pump track in Geising (Generation Park Geising)
Safety guidelines
Julius Schmidt Steig section (Altenberg- OT Schellerhau): Watch out for hikers coming from the opposite direction!
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