- 2:18 h
- 8.82 km
- 146 m
- 146 m
- 467 m
- 612 m
- 145 m
- Start: Hiking car park Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal
- Destination: Hiking car park Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal
The hike takes us to neighboring Czechia, which borders directly on Olbernhau near the Saigerhütten complex (part of UNESCO World Heritage). At the pedestrian and bike crossing next to the Kupferhammer Grünthal, the path leads us to Brandov (CZ). Over the railway embankment, the path leads to Brandow (church), the ski slope and the colony back to the Saigerhüttengelände.
Pavements
- Unknown (89%)Asphalt (9%)Path (2%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Starting point:
Hiking car park Saigerhüttengelände Grünthal or Grünthal station
Tour guide requires photo ID
Route (circular hike):
From the hiking car park Saigerhüttengelände or Grünthal station you enter the Saigerhüttengelände, which is left through the gate towards Althammer. The path leads to the border crossing towards Brandow (CZ). Before the first ascent after about 100 m, leave the road and follow the path along the Flöhaufer. The path continues on a former railway embankment. A height difference must be overcome at a former bridge. The path leads straight ahead towards Hirschberg. The route leads on the Czech side at the height of Hirschberg towards Brandow. Near the church of Brandow, we reach the village road. The road leads towards Böhmisch Katharinenberg. At the village exit of Brandow, we leave the road uphill along the forest edge. After about 500 m, our circular route leads towards the colony or ski lift. Upon arrival there, we stay towards the colony along the road to the village street. This leads to the border crossing, shortly after which the starting point is reached.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
broken-in hiking shoes
spare hike T-shirt.
rain pants.
insulation jacket.
cap or headband.
sunglasses
if needed, hat and gloves.
adjustable trekking poles.
hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters or as needed)
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy car to Olbernhau Grünthal Saigerhütte.Parking-Saigerhütten car parkPublic transportation
- Erzgebirgsbahn to Olbernhau Grünthal station (end station)
- Bus lines towards Seiffen, Deutschneudorf
Additional information
Hiking map: GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains - Marienberg, Olbernhau 1:25,000
Interactive map of the Ore Mountains Tourism Association
www.outdooractive.com
Author
Matthias Drechsel
Organization
Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The immediate neighborhood is worth discovering.
Olbernhau Grünthal with the Saigerhütte is located directly
on the border with the Czech Republic.
Map
Hiking map GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains 1:25000