--- title: "Hike to Herklotzmühle" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/hike-to-herklotzmuehle" description: "On this hike, you’ll discover the unique forests of the Ore Mountains. The route takes you along varied hiking trails to the Herklotzmühle, which is operated on a volunteer basis by a local association. Overall, the loop is considered challenging. Along the way, you’ll pass the Pöbelknochen, one of the 14 eight-thousanders in the Eastern Ore Mountains. The tour is not suitable for strollers or wheelchair users." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2906665/a8a6f31b38ec9dd862e14378cacc871b8e8ce682aaa58d9a45caa272418c85f1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hike to Herklotzmühle ===================== - 17.58 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hiking - 4:55 h - 17.58 km - 277 m - 277 m - 634 m - 818 m - 184 m - - Start: Altenberg Spa Town - Tourist Information Office, Train Station - Destination: Altenberg Spa Town - Tourist Information, Train Station Following in the footsteps of mining and timber processing from days gone by. This is a challenging hike from Altenberg along old mining trails. On this hike, you’ll discover the unique forests of the Ore Mountains. The route takes you along varied hiking trails to the Herklotzmühle, which is operated on a volunteer basis by a local association. Overall, the loop is considered challenging. Along the way, you’ll pass the Pöbelknochen, one of the . The tour is not suitable for strollers or wheelchair users. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Altenberg Spa Town - Tourist Information Office, Train Station - Bistro - Café - Inn - Café - Inn - Inn Destination Destination Altenberg Spa Town - Tourist Information, Train Station Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (1%) Asphalt (16%) Gravel (41%) Trail (40%) Path (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions You’ll start at the Altenberg Tourist Information Center. From there, hike toward Galgenteich along the Schellerhauer Weg. Turn left behind the large Galgenteich pond and continue straight ahead. At the end of the path, turn right onto Schneise 31, then left again onto the Seifenflügelweg. Then turn onto Schneise 28. You’ll pass Schellerhau via the Alte Zinnstraße and the Landweg. At the intersection in front of the Botanical Garden, turn left onto the Zechenweg and the Zinnstraße, which will lead you directly to the Herklotzmühle. On the way back, follow the Grabenweg, which runs parallel to Talstraße. At the end of the path, turn left toward Altenberg. Follow the Gabelweg and then head back via the Seifenflügelweg and around the Galgenteich to return to the starting point.Altenberg Station – Rehefelder Straße – Schellerhauer Weg – Galgenteich – Schneise 31 – Seifenflügelweg – Schneise 28 - Alte Zinnstraße - Zechenweg - Zinnstraße - Herklotzmühle - Grabenweg - Gabelweg - Seifenflügelweg - Galgenteich - Schellerhauer Weg - Rehefelder Straße - Altenberg Train Station Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Tour with Dog Equipment Sturdy shoes, rain gear, first-aid kit, snacks, and possibly binoculars Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Via BAB17—Bad Gottleuba exit—Lauenstein—Geising—Altenberg Via B170 – Dresden – Dippoldiswalde – Altenberg / Teplice – Dubi – Zinnwald-Georgenfeld – Altenberg Read more **Parking**You can park your car in the (P2) by the elevator. Read more **Public transportation**Train: Dresden – Heidenau – Altenberg Bus: Line 360 from Dresden Central Station, Line 398 from Teplice Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourist-Information Altenberg Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Guided tours are also offered at the museum at certain times. You can find more information Read more Safety guidelines - Enjoy nature - Let the forest creatures get a good night's sleep - Protect plants and animals - Keep emergency access routes clear - Park in designated parking areas - Don’t leave trash behind - Be considerate of others - Prevent forest fires - Be aware of forestry work - Respect barriers - Be careful and cautious Read more Map Osterzgebirge Hiking and Biking Map, 1:33,000Available at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office and in the . Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01773 Altenberg Download GPX file - -