--- title: "E3 European long-distance path" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/e3-european-long-distance-path" description: "At the three-country corner Bavaria-Saxony-Bohemia, you encounter the history of the decades-long division of Germany and Europe. Hike through the former border area to Triebel and discover the venerable, restored fortified church. Over ridges and beautiful coniferous forests, you reach the town of Oelsnitz/Vogtland with the Tourist Information in the Zoephelsches House in the Elster valley. Then visit Voigtsberg Castle. The hike then leads over Tirpersdorf to the \"Balcony of Vogtland\" to Schöneck, a well-known holiday and winter sports center with many attractions, accommodations, and restaurants. After a few kilometers, the Muldenberg reservoir offers a worthwhile stop. Along the ridge, it continues to Mühlleithen, a popular resort at 2,790 feet (850 m) altitude. Enjoy the beauties of the Erzgebirge-Vogtland Nature Park. Your detour to the Topaz rock Schneckenstein with the \"Grube Tannenberg\" visitor mine is worth it. In Morgenröthe, you can rest at the former blast furnace or visit the German-German space exhibition. After a few kilometers towards Carlsfeld, you finally reach the Erzgebirge." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2904771/943307dc6c9949496fb63abc3d01e088480110d6a9e2a731cf6c2d83989e977d/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share E3 European long-distance path ============================== - 62.27 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Great panorama - Long-distance hiking trail - 16:00 h - 62.27 km - 855 m - 1,201 m - 384 m - 899 m - 515 m - - Start: Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz - Destination: Three-country corner near Eichigt This section of the European long-distance path leads through the forested areas of the Vogtland - mostly along the Erzgebirge-Vogtland ridge route and the Way of St. James. At the **three-country corner** Bavaria-Saxony-Bohemia, you encounter the history of the decades-long division of Germany and Europe. Hike through the former border area to **Triebel** and discover the venerable, restored . Over ridges and beautiful coniferous forests, you reach the town of **Oelsnitz**/Vogtland with the Tourist Information in the Zoephelsches House in the **Elster valley**. Then visit . The hike then leads over Tirpersdorf to the "Balcony of Vogtland" to , a well-known holiday and winter sports center with many attractions, accommodations, and restaurants. After a few kilometers, the offers a worthwhile stop. Along the ridge, it continues to Mühlleithen, a popular resort at 2,790 feet (850 m) altitude. Enjoy the beauties of the Erzgebirge-Vogtland Nature Park. Your detour to the Topaz rock Schneckenstein with the is worth it. In Morgenröthe, you can rest at the former or visit the German-German . After a few kilometers towards Carlsfeld, you finally reach the Erzgebirge. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (1%) Street (4%) Asphalt (30%) Gravel (33%) Trail (23%) Path (10%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Stop at an Inn Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**Information on arrival by bus and train can be obtained from the Vogtland Tourism and Transport Center at and by phone at 03744 19449. Important access points such as Oelsnitz and Schöneck are reachable by the Vogtlandbahn: Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur License (master data) Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Voigtsberg Castle with three museums offers fascinating insights into history, well-known children's books, mineralogy, and carpet weaving. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 08309 Eibenstock Download GPX file - - - -