Kammweg stage 15 "From Eichigt to the Burgstein area"

The bus stop in Obereichigt is the starting point for the hike on the Kammweg to the Burgstein area. After crossing the street, you can once again enjoy the open view before continuing into the forest near Tiefenbrunn. In the sparsely populated area along the former inner German border, a unique fauna and flora developed during the years of the German division, which, after the border opening, was designated as the protected area "Green Belt." Tiefenbrunn is located near the tri-border region of Saxony, Bavaria, and Bohemia. On the Kammweg, you walk around the village enjoying the view towards Bohemia and Bavaria. An old hollow way leads you near the White Stone. Here, there is an opportunity to rest before heading to Platzerberg. The European long-distance path E3 passes through this area coming from the tri-border region and crosses the Kammweg shortly after Tiefenbrunn. Up to Platzerberg, the path surface changes from asphalt to a firmer and later overgrown forest path leading gently uphill to the "summit." From there, you hike to the hamlet of Haselrain and then further towards Bobenneukirchen, mostly through spruce forest, partially interrupted by meadows and clearings. When the forest opens up, you soon see the first houses of Bobenneukirchen. Passing the swimming area, you reach the village center with the Dröda reservoir as an attraction. The Kammweg leads you directly along the reservoir to Engelhardtsgrün. Along the way, you pass the Bobenneukirchen foredam and experience a fantastic view of the western Vogtland after a hike along the forest edge. Reaching the village center of Engelhardtsgrün straight ahead, a rest area awaits you. Then it gently goes downhill to the Ramoldsreuth foredam. A sign near federal road B173 recalls the eponymous village that had to make way during the construction of the Dröda reservoir. The Kammweg now zigzags mostly along the forest edge on natural ground uphill. Enjoying the panoramic views, you hike through the floodplain landscape at the Weißenbach near the A72. The noise of the motorway fades away, and with every meter, the view becomes more magnificent until you reach the Schwarzenreuth property. You hike up and down over the "Vordere Platte." On both sides of the path, there are splendid views before the path descends to the hiking parking lot at the Burgstein ruins. That marks the stage destination. Tip: As a small preview for the next stage, a detour to the Burgstein ruins, 100 meters away, is recommended.

Weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear

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Eichigt:
Natural swimming pool near Eichigt, "White Stone", former border restricted area of the inner German border, protected area "Green Belt Saxony" near Tiefenbrunn (tri-border area Saxony-Bavaria-Thuringia)

Triebel:
Church ruin Triebel, Wiedersberg castle ruins, churches in Posseck, Sachsgrün, and Wiedersberg, St. Clara chapel in Heinersgrün

Bösenbrunn:
Dröda reservoir near Bobenneukirchen – former village Ramoldsreuth (was demolished during the construction of the Dröda reservoir), Weißenbach floodplain landscape, Vordere Platte with slab house – mining area (copper mining) near Schwarzenreuth

Please note: No dining facilities along the way, so please do not forget to bring packed meals!