Kammweg stage 02 "From Holzhau to Sayda"
- 3:30 h
- 12.33 km
- 241 m
- 303 m
- 568 m
- 759 m
- 191 m
- Start: Holzhau, Oberdorf parking lot
- Destination: Sayda, Old Cross Fir
As early as the 1930s, a Holzhau leaflet was published with the words "Ideal summer retreat" and "The tempting ski paradise". Here at an altitude of 790 m, a summer retreat is still guaranteed today. From the Fischerbaude above the ski lift, we hike downhill to Rechenberg. Along the way, the wooden milestones and sculptures of the Blockline will surprise you - a special kind of cycling experience. Would you like a Rechenberger? That's Rechenberg beer from the Mulde valley. Rechenberg was granted brewing rights as a manor brewery back in 1558. Nowadays, the brewery only produces draught beer. A visit to the museum with a small beer tasting is well worthwhile. The ridge path leads uphill to a great rest area. Passing Waldeck, we reach Clausnitz at the top. Wonderful views allow our thoughts to wander far and wide. In the valley, we cross the Rachel Bridge. Timber was once rafted here from the Bohemian forests. Shortly afterwards, the XXL hiking sign for the ridge trail makes a powerful impression, guiding us safely up to the forest. We follow the old post road to the Kreuztanne in Sayda. Sayda was first mentioned in a document in 1207 as a rest and customs station for traders. We not only take a short break at the Kreuztanne, but also stay in the Waldhotel here.
Milestones: Holzhau - Rechenberg-Bienenmühle with brewery museum and eco-bath - Saydaer Weg - Neuclausnitz - Martinsweg - "Rachel" raft trench - Alte Poststraße - Sayda Kreuztanne
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (2%)Asphalt (13%)Gravel (55%)Trail (18%)Path (12%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Starting in the upper village of Holzhau at the hikers' parking lot or at the Fischerbaude, the Kammweg leads along Ringelstraße until it branches off onto the former Alte Landstraße. The forest and meadow path, mainly along the edge of the forest, offers hikers a fantastic view of Holzhau with its mountain meadows and the idyllic Mulde valley. Gradually downhill, after passing under the railroad bridge at Rechenberg station, we reach the center of Rechenberg-Bienenmühle on the Alte Straße. A guided tour of the Saxon Brewery Museum followed by a tasting promises a special experience as a stopover. Beer has been brewed in Rechenberg since 1558 and was known far beyond the borders of the state. The raftsman's house in the historic town center is also worth a visit. It has been lovingly furnished and provides an insight into the hard life of the rafting families and the castle ruins in the village. Hikers can relax their tired feet with a detour to the eco-pool, which can be reached in just a few minutes via Muldentalstraße. It is called an eco-bath because it is purified naturally using various plants, bacteria, zooplankton, rushes and watercourses. There is also a herb trail and a nature trail in the village center, which runs through the Trostgrund nature reserve with a Kneipp water treading pool.
The Kammweg now runs uphill towards "Goldene Höhe" until it branches off onto the Saydaer Weg. After crossing Neuhausener Straße, we reach the Mittelweg with a wonderful view of Rechenberg-Bienenmühle and its districts. In Clausnitz, we reach a beautiful meadow path towards the village. This later leads back onto the village road. After crossing the road, we continue uphill along Martinsweg with views of the picturesque landscape to the "Rachel". This stream was used as a raft ditch for centuries until the railroad line was built to transport timber.
We recommend taking a break at the historic Rachel bridge and refuge. The route then continues uphill across meadows along the edge of the forest to the Alte Poststraße towards Sayda. The stage is completed at the romantically situated Hotel Kreuztanne.
If you are still in good walking condition, you can visit the agricultural and mill museum or one of the last pipe drills in nearby Friedebach. This is the only place in Europe where water pipes are drilled from logs using water power (demonstration by prior arrangement tel. 036365 7308).
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Weatherproof clothing, sure-footed footwear and rucksack provisions are recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting therevia Rechenberg-Bienenmühle, in the district of Holzhau via Alte StraßeParking
Parking lots in Holzhau
Parking lot Kreuztanne Sayda
Public transportationwww.vms. de
and with the hiking bus line 736 Oberholzhau - Rechenberg-B.- Clausnitz - Cämmerswalde - Neuhausen and back
Additional information
Author
Birgit Knöbel
Organization
Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Saxon Brewery Museum Rechenberg-Bienenmühle
Excursion to the tube drilling plant in Friedebach
Map
Overview map Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland, scale 1 : 25,000, Publicpress-Verlag, ISBN 978-3-89920-658-6, Leporello, weatherproof and tearproof, retail price: € 14.90
Hiking, skiing and cycling map Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland, scale 1 : 35,000, Dr. Barthel Verlag, ISBN 987-3-89591-059-3, retail price: €10.90