--- title: "Legendary Jahnsgrün - Oberhartmannsdorf circular hiking trail" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/legendary-jahnsgruen-oberhartmannsdorf-circular-hiking-trail" description: "Hartmannsdorf is legendary. From the head forester's office in Hartmannsdorf, we head uphill via the Sandleite on the slopes of the Rödel valley towards Hirtsberg. We find the Heiligen Born - a holy well - which is well signposted. The former Jahnsgrün chapel is said to have been located nearby. It is said that a wild boar dug up the old bell. After the farm estates and the beautiful forests, the trail passes Wettiner Platz with the memorial stone commemorating the anniversary of the Wettin dynasty. Now we walk into the forest. There we pass the Waldschänke with wonderful views of Lindenau and the mountain town of Schneeberg with St. Wolfgang. We return to the forest and walk towards the end of the tour in the direction of Hirtsberg past the former military training area of the NVA and later the Bundeswehr. Once we arrive back at the old Oberförsterei, we can stop off at the Hotel and Pension Flechsig. The Jahnsgrün bee nature trail is on the way. Take some extra time to visit it." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2909124/17d1d19700fcd464801a4bd2aebd67efdfbc97368d1db566b866ff0026c89ab4/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Legendary Jahnsgrün - Oberhartmannsdorf circular hiking trail ============================================================= - 7.78 km long - Round trip - Hiking - 2:00 h - 7.78 km - 141 m - 141 m - 442 m - 583 m - 141 m - - Start: Chief Forester's Office Hartmannsdorf - Destination: Chief Forester's Office Hartmannsdorf The Oberhartmannsdorf circular trail leads us from the Rödel valley through the legendary Jahnsgrün, past the Holy Born and through the Hartmannsdorf forest. Duration approx. 2:20h **Marking: white-yellow-white** **The Jahnsgrün bee nature trail is on the way. Take some extra time to visit it.** Hartmannsdorf is legendary. From the head forester's office in Hartmannsdorf, we head uphill via the Sandleite on the slopes of the Rödel valley towards Hirtsberg. We find the Heiligen Born - a holy well - which is well signposted. The former Jahnsgrün chapel is said to have been located nearby. It is said that a wild boar dug up the old bell. After the farm estates and the beautiful forests, the trail passes Wettiner Platz with the memorial stone commemorating the anniversary of the Wettin dynasty. Now we walk into the forest. There we pass the Waldschänke with wonderful views of Lindenau and the mountain town of Schneeberg with St. Wolfgang. We return to the forest and walk towards the end of the tour in the direction of Hirtsberg past the former military training area of the NVA and later the Bundeswehr. Once we arrive back at the old Oberförsterei, we can stop off at the Hotel and Pension Flechsig. **The Jahnsgrün bee nature trail is on the way. Take some extra time to visit it.** Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (3%) Asphalt (38%) Gravel (42%) Trail (16%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Hartmannsdorf is fabulous. The starting point is the former head forester's office in Hartmannsdorf. From there, the trail leads uphill via the Sandleite on the slopes of the Rödel valley towards Hirtsberg. At the edge of the forest, the trail leads along the edge of the Jahnsgrün stream into a beech grove. There you will find the Heilige Born - a holy well - which is well signposted. The former Jahnsgrün chapel, which was razed to the ground by the Hussites, is said to have been located nearby, as was the entire former village of Jahnsgrün. It is said that a wild boar dug up the old bell. At the end of the beech forest, a hiker's hut offers shelter from bad weather. The trail then continues past the orchard meadow through Jahnsgrün. After the farm estates and the beautiful forests, the trail passes Wettiner Platz with the memorial stone commemorating the anniversary of the Wettin dynasty. Now we walk into the forest. There we pass the Waldschänke with wonderful views of Lindenau and the mountain town of Schneeberg with St. Wolfgang. We enter the forest again and walk towards the end of the tour in the direction of Hirtsberg past the former military training area of the NVA and later the Bundeswehr. Once we arrive back at the old Oberförsterei, we can stop off at the Hotel and Pension Flechsig. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Sturdy shoes are recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Via the A72 highway, exit Zwickau West or via the B93 from Aue: Take the S282 feeder road and exit in the direction of 08107 Hartmannsdorf. Follow the signs in the direction of Landhof and Pension Flechsig. Read more **Parking**The best place to park is at the sports field or outdoor pool in Hartmannsdorf. If necessary, you can park at the Sandleite. Read more **Public transportation**The takes you from Zwickau to Hartmannsdorf every hour. You have a connection to the Vogtlandbahn in Zwickau. Get off at the **Hartmanndorf Oberdorf** stop. Read more Additional information Read more Author Christfried Nicolaus, Hartmannsdorf Organization Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Worth seeing: - Heiliger Born (Holy Fountain) - Orchard meadows - Views of St. Wolfgang Refreshment stop: - Müller's milk vending machine - Forest tavern - Hotel and Pension Flechsig Read more Safety guidelines In case of rain, the hiking shelter in Jahnsgrün is a good option. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 08107 Hartmannsdorf bei Kirchberg Download GPX file - -