Bruchbergweg / Roter Hirschweg, Olbernhau

  • 7.40 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: easy
  • Hiking
  • 2:19 h
  • 7.40 km
  • 265 m
  • 265 m
  • 474 m
  • 661 m
  • 187 m

Parking:

Saigerhütte parking lot, Grünthal train station

Trail condition:

  • well-developed hiking trail
  • partially natural
  • hardly any asphalt
  • challenging

Sights:

  • Saigerhütte site with copper hammer and museum (UNESCO World Heritage site component)
  • Children's adventure world "Stockhausen"
  • Bruchberg (668.5m)

Gastronomy:

  • Hotel Saigerhütte
  • Bowling alley restaurant
  • Brandow near the border

Trail markers:

Marking: partly EB (red)

Route:

From the hiking parking lot Saigerhütte site or Grünthal train station follow the EB (red) marking through the industrial area to Heidenweg. At the next junction you reach Königsweg. The Königsweg leads uphill in curves to the next junction. At an acute angle the Bruchbergweg leads slightly uphill. After approx. 500m there is the possibility to take a detour to Bruchberg (668.5 m), unfortunately without a view. A short steep climb leads up on the Bruchberg. Back on the Bruchbergweg we join the Roter Hirschweg. This leads downhill to the next junction where you go to the industrial area. There the long-distance trail E3 (blue) is reached, it leads back to the starting point. (circular route)

Alternative route:

At the Bruchbergweg junction continue on Königsweg to the Schaaldenkmal. There follow the signs left to Bruchberg. After a steep climb turn left at the next junction to Bruchberg.

Ferienwohnung Drechsel

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown (12%)
Asphalt (20%)
Gravel (68%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Starting point:

Hiking parking lot Saigerhütte site Grünthal or Grünthal train station

Route (circular hiking trail):

From the hiking parking lot Saigerhütte site or Grünthal train station follow the marking EB (red) through the industrial area to Heidenweg. At the next junction you reach the Königsweg. The Königsweg leads uphill in curves to the next junction. At an acute angle the Bruchbergweg leads slightly uphill. After approx. 500m there is the possibility to take a detour to Bruchberg (668.5 m), unfortunately without a view. A short steep climb leads up on the Bruchberg. Back on the Bruchbergweg you join the Roter Hirschweg. This leads downhill to the next junction, where you go to the industrial area. There the long-distance route E3 (blue) is reached, it leads back to the starting point.

Alternative route:

At the Bruchbergweg junction continue on the Königsweg to the Schaaldenkmal. There follow the signs left to Bruchberg. After a steep climb turn left at the next junction to Bruchberg.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

well-broken-in hiking boots

hiking T-shirt to change.

rain pants.

insulation jacket.

cap or headband.

sunglasses

if applicable, hat and gloves.

adjustable hiking poles.

hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters or as needed)

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
By car to Olbernhau Grünthal Saigerhütte.
Parking
Saigerhütte parking lot
Public transportation

By Erzgebirgsbahn train to the terminus Olbernhau Grünthal

Bus connection Olbernhau - Seiffen - Deutschneudorf

Additional information

Hiking map: GeoSN Dresden sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains - Marienberg, Olbernhau 1:25,000

Interactive map of the Erzgebirge Tourism Association e.V.

www.outdooractive.com

Tourist Information Olbernhau

Ferienwohnung Drechsel

Author

Matthias Drechsel

Organization

Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

This locally close route from Olbernhau includes the beautifully situated Bruchberg

in the route. Definitely a family-friendly route.

Map

Hiking map GeoSN Dresden sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains 1:25000