--- title: "Circular route on the ridge path Bruchberg - Sophienstein - Stößerfelsen, Olbernhau" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/circular-route-on-the-ridge-path-bruchberg-sophienstein-stoesserfelsen-olbernhau" description: "Parking possibility: Saigerhütte area in Grünthal or Grünthal station Trail marking: Marking: RIDGEway (blue), EB (red) Trail condition: well-developed hiking trail, partly asphalt Course of the trail (circular hiking trail): From the Saigerhütte area (part of UNESCO World Heritage) leads the EB (red) long-distance trail through the industrial area to the Heidenweg. At the gas station, we keep right, continuing on the EB (red). At the next intersection, the long-distance trail turns left onto the Königsweg. We follow the Königsweg uphill and later through the beech forest to the Schaaldenkmal. The EB (red) is left behind and at the monument, we turn sharply left towards the Bruchberg. A short steep ascent follows. We come to a junction with signposts. There, we turn right towards the Bruchberg. Before the path descends, it is a few meters to the Bruchberg (668 m). We then go back a bit to the named junction. The path to the left rises slightly and is partly wet. Continuing straight, we leave a transmission mast on the right. We go straight through the clearing and cross the Red Deer Trail. The path continues straight ahead, then we keep slightly downhill to the left. The Sophienstein (703.5 m, viewpoint) is about 50 m to the right of the path. After the view towards Brandov, we return the same way and head towards the Stößerfelsen. This path is partly damp; we turn onto the Erikaweg. Shortly after, we reach the RIDGEway (blue). Turning left, we make a short detour to the Stößerfelsen (683 m, rest and viewpoint). Then we descend on the Stößerfelsenweg/ RIDGEway (blue) towards Pföbe. We come to the Sedanweg, which we follow to Pföbe. We cross the S 216. The path continues to the starting point at the Saigerhütte area. We have reached our destination. Ferienwohnung Drechsel" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2904488/272fe04d2b2be4eaa50dcc6e6923fe0634c3fd53d4b8f5cdefbd3c7abf561b88/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular route on the ridge path Bruchberg - Sophienstein - Stößerfelsen, Olbernhau =================================================================================== - 18.03 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hiking - 5:20 h - 18.03 km - 457 m - 384 m - 458 m - 723 m - 265 m This route connects the Stößerfelsen (683 m) with a view of the Natzschung Valley, the Sophienstein (703.6 m) with a view towards Brandov, and the Bruchberg (668 m) in the vicinity of Olbernhau. **Trail condition:** - well-developed hiking trail, partly wet, partly asphalt **Attractions:** - Bruchberg (668 m) - Sophienstein (703.6 m) view towards Brandov - Stößerfelsen (683 m) view into the Natzschung Valley - Saigerhütte area with copper hammer and museum (part of UNESCO World Heritage) **Gastronomy:** - Hotel Saigerhütte - Cafe Hüttenmühle - Restaurant Bowling Alley, among others **Parking possibility:** Saigerhütte area in Grünthal or Grünthal station **Trail marking:** Marking: RIDGEway (blue), EB (red) **Trail condition:** well-developed hiking trail, partly asphalt Course of the trail (circular hiking trail): From the **Saigerhütte area (part of UNESCO World Heritage)** leads the **EB (red)** long-distance trail through the industrial area to the **Heidenweg**. At the gas station, we keep right, continuing on the **EB (red)**. At the next intersection, the long-distance trail turns left onto the **Königsweg**. We follow the Königsweg uphill and later through the beech forest to the **Schaaldenkmal**. The **EB (red)** is left behind and at the monument, we turn sharply left towards the **Bruchberg**. A short steep ascent follows. We come to a junction with signposts. There, we turn right towards the **Bruchberg**. Before the path descends, it is a few meters to the **Bruchberg (668 m)**. We then go back a bit to the named junction. The path to the left rises slightly and is partly wet. Continuing straight, we leave a transmission mast on the right. We go straight through the clearing and cross the **Red Deer Trail**. The path continues straight ahead, then we keep slightly downhill to the left. The **Sophienstein (703.5 m, viewpoint)** is about 50 m to the right of the path. After the view towards Brandov, we return the same way and head towards the **Stößerfelsen**. This path is partly damp; we turn onto the **Erikaweg**. Shortly after, we reach the **RIDGEway (blue)**. Turning left, we make a short detour to the **Stößerfelsen (683 m**, rest and viewpoint). Then we descend on the Stößerfelsenweg/ **RIDGEway (blue)** towards **Pföbe**. We come to the Sedanweg, which we follow to **Pföbe**. We cross the S 216. The path continues to the starting point at the Saigerhütte area. We have reached our destination. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map - Playground Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (20%) Street (5%) Asphalt (31%) Gravel (22%) Trail (21%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Starting point: Saigerhütte area in Grünthal or Grünthal station Course of the trail (circular hiking trail): From the Saigerhütte area (part of UNESCO World Heritage), the **EB (red)** long-distance trail leads through the industrial area to the Heidenweg. At the gas station, we keep right, continuing on the **EB (red)**. At the next intersection, the long-distance trail turns left onto the **Königsweg**. We follow the Königsweg uphill and later through the beech forest to the **Schaaldenkmal.** The **EB (red)** is left behind, and at the monument, we turn sharply left towards the **Bruchberg**. A short steep ascent follows. We come to a junction with signposts. There, we turn right towards the **Bruchberg**. Before the path descends, it is a few meters to the **Bruchberg (668 m)**. We then go back a bit to the named junction. The path to the left rises slightly and is partly wet. Continuing straight, we leave a transmission mast on the right. We go straight through the clearing and cross the **Red Deer Trail**. The path continues straight ahead, then we keep slightly downhill to the left. The **Sophienstein (703.5 m, viewpoint)** is about 50 m to the right of the path. After the view towards Brandov, we return the same way and head towards the **Stößerfelsen.** This path is partly damp; we turn onto the **Erikaweg**. Shortly after, we reach the **RIDGEway (blue)**. Turning left, we make a short detour to the **Stößerfelsen (683 m, rest and viewpoint)**. Then we descend on the Stößerfelsenweg/ **RIDGEway (blue)** towards **Pföbe.** We come to the Sedanweg, which we follow to **Pföbe**. We cross the S 216. The path continues to the starting point at the Saigerhütte area. We have reached our destination. Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment broken-in hiking shoes Hiking T-shirt to change. Rain pants. Insulation jacket. Cap or headband. Sunglasses if necessary, hat and gloves. adjustable hiking poles. Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters or as needed) Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car to Saigerhütte Olbernhau. Read more **Parking**-Saigerhütte parking lot Read more **Public transportation**-with the Erzgebigsbahn to the terminus Grünthal -by bus towards Seiffen, Deutschneudorf Read more Additional information Hiking map: GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains - Marienberg, Olbernhau 1:25,000 Interactive map of the Ore Mountains Tourism Association e.V. www.outdooractive.com Read more Author Matthias Drechsel Organization Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Varied route with less known highlights. The route is part of the program for hiking on the ridge path on May 1, 2015. Read more Map **Hiking map** GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains 1:25000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 09526 Olbernhau Download GPX file - -