--- title: "In the footsteps of the Hundsmarterweibl" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/in-the-footsteps-of-the-hundsmarterweibl" description: "Welcome to Raschau-Markersbach - the valley of bridges! Our hiking route starts from the guesthouse \"Kaiserhof\" along the scenic circular path going up Ortstraße (local marking). At the railway bridge, turn right uphill, follow the E3 (blue) to the right and cross the dam of the lower reservoir (lower basin). Through dense forest, the path leads steeply uphill to the upper reservoir. From the dam crest (upper basin), you can enjoy the magnificent view over the valleys of the Ore Mountains. At Hundsmarterflügel (yellow), the path goes downhill. After a short break at the hiking and shelter hut of EZV Markersbach e.V., cross the B 101, continue down Gartenstraße, cross the railway crossing to Dorfstraße and follow the marking (yellow). Then the route leaves the yellow marking and continues along Dorfstraße. After a detour (left) to the viaduct (probably the most popular photo motif of our town - also called \"Matchstick Bridge\"), return to the hiking path and via Ortstraße back to the starting point. Note: The dam crest is currently closed due to construction work!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2915292/5bb0a99ab139d29fe04fe3cc50ef73bb076fb7e59d9fbb1a0826cbd688afa43e/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share In the footsteps of the Hundsmarterweibl ======================================== - 10.73 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hiking - 3:15 h - 10.73 km - 384 m - 384 m - 479 m - 849 m - 370 m - - Start: Guesthouse "Kaiserhof" - Tourist information - Destination: Guesthouse "Kaiserhof" - Tourist information Welcome to Raschau-Markersbach - the valley of bridges! Our hiking route starts from the guesthouse "Kaiserhof" along the scenic circular path going up Ortstraße (local marking). At the railway bridge, turn right uphill, follow the E3 (blue) to the right and cross the dam of the lower reservoir (lower basin). Through dense forest, the path leads steeply uphill to the upper reservoir. From the dam crest (upper basin), you can enjoy the magnificent view over the valleys of the Ore Mountains. At Hundsmarterflügel (yellow), the path goes downhill. After a short break at the hiking and shelter hut of EZV Markersbach e.V., cross the B 101, continue down Gartenstraße, cross the railway crossing to Dorfstraße and follow the marking (yellow). Then the route leaves the yellow marking and continues along Dorfstraße. After a detour (left) to the viaduct (probably the most popular photo motif of our town - also called "Matchstick Bridge"), return to the hiking path and via Ortstraße back to the starting point. **Note:** The dam crest is currently closed due to construction work! Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (2%) Street (1%) Asphalt (36%) Gravel (45%) Trail (10%) Path (6%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Loop Road Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**directly in the vicinity of the tourist information Read more **Public transportation**Bus Read more Additional information Tourist information Raschau-Markersbach in the guesthouse "Kaiserhof", Annaberger Straße 80, OT Markersbach, 08352 Raschau-Markersbach, www.raschau-markersbach.de Read more Author Michael Erler Organization Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Sightseeing: \- St. Barbara Church in Markersbach \- Railway viaduct "Matchstick Bridge" Places to eat: \- Restaurant "Goldener Hahn" \- Restaurant "Nietschhammerstüb´l" \- Restaurant "Hundsmartereinkehr", available on request at "Nietschhammerstüb´l" at 03774/8992538 Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 08352 Raschau Download GPX file - -