Eastern Panorama Tour
- 3:00 h
- 34.12 km
- 769 m
- 769 m
- 471 m
- 900 m
- 429 m
- Start: Altenberg Spa Town – Tourist Information Office, Train Station
- Destination: Altenberg Spa Town – Tourist Information Office, Train Station
From Altenberg, you’ll ride past the Geisingberg, over the Sachsenhöhe, and through historic Lauenstein. Next come the Fürstenwalder Höhe, the Traugotthöhe—one of the 14 “eight-thousanders” —and the Kohlhaukuppe, before the Kahleberg impresses as the highest point in the Eastern Ore Mountains. A scenic loop full of nature, wide-open spaces, and cycling enjoyment.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (11%)Asphalt (47%)Gravel (23%)Trail (18%)Path (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Start at the Altenberg train station and follow the road toward Geisingberg. Before reaching the hill, turn left onto Hohe Straße. Follow the road straight through the Bärenstein–Wildpark intersection, then turn right and cross Talstraße. Now keep left toward Lauenstein. Head up to the castle and through the market square; at the cemetery, turn right onto Zschörnelweg. You’ll now pass the retention basin on your way to Fürstenwalde. Then keep left and ride briefly through the town until you can turn right toward Müglitz. Follow the road to Fürstenau and then downhill. On the left, you can turn off toward Traugotthöhe. The return route takes you through the Erdbach Valley, to the Kohlhaukuppe, and on to Zinnwald-Georgenfeld. Ride through the village to the Hotel Lugsteinhof, continue on to the Kahleberg, and head downhill via the I-Flügel, Alten Zaunhäuser Weg, and Querweg back to the starting point.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog
Equipment
- Bicycle repair kit, first aid kit, rain gear, food, and possibly binoculars.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereVia BAB17—Bad Gottleuba exit—Lauenstein—Geising—Altenberg
Via B170—Dresden—Dippoldiswalde—Altenberg / Teplice—Dubi—Zinnwald-Georgenfeld—Altenberg
ParkingYou can park your car in Parking Lot P2—the ski lift and adventure mountain parking lot.Public transportationTrain: Dresden – Heidenau – AltenbergBus: Line 360 from Dresden Central Station, Line 398 from Teplice
Additional information
- You can find all the latest information—such as road closures, opening hours, and much more—in our daily news updates.
Author
Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/4701099 DresdenOrganization
Tourist-Information Altenberg
License (master data)
Tourist-Information Altenberg
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- A short detour to the Geisingberg and other peaks among the “14 eight-thousanders in the Eastern Ore Mountains” can easily be incorporated into this tour.
Safety guidelines
- Enjoy nature
- Let the forest creatures get a good night's rest
- Protect plants and animals
- Keep emergency access routes clear
- Park in designated parking areas
- Don’t leave any trash behind
- Be considerate of others
- Prevent forest fires
- Be aware of forestry work
- Respect barriers
- Be careful and cautious
Map
- Osterzgebirge Hiking and Biking Map, 1 : 33,000
Available directly at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office and in the online store.
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