Motorcycle ridge route west of Olbernhau
- 105:04 h
- 185.81 km
- 3,083 m
- 3,083 m
- 312 m
- 1,082 m
- 770 m
- Start: Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal
- Destination: Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal
This motorcycle route leads from the Saigerhütte (UNESCO World Heritage Site component) over the Ore Mountains ridge with many views and exciting winding sections to the Czech Republic and back. After crossing the Natzschung valley, a beautiful section of the route runs along the border with the Czech Republic.
The border is crossed at Rübenau, and we reach the main road via Kallec (Kallich) to Chomutov. After Hora Svateho Sebastiana (Sebastiansberg), we turn right onto the ridge road. We leave it in Cwelna (Zollhaus) to the left and descend the Bohemian side of the Ore Mountains. Over Prunerov (Brunnental), Vysluni (Sonnenberg), Klasterec nad Ohri (Klösterle), Medenec (Kupferberg), and back into the Egertal, some beautiful winding roads are driven.
Via Ostrov and Joachymov, we reach the border again at Oberwiesenthal. A detour to the Fichtelberg (1214 m) is always worthwhile because of the view.
On the German side, we pass Bärenstein, Königswalde, Mildenau, and Mauersberg. The last kilometers from Marienberg to Olbernhau lead back to the starting point Saigerhütte Olbernhau.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (6%)Street (80%)Asphalt (12%)Trail (2%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- In addition to the usual motorcycle gear (suit, helmet, gloves), a rain suit is recommended, as there is often different weather on both sides of the ridge.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereOlbernhau Grünthal SaigerhütteParkingSaigerhütten parking lotPublic transportation-
Additional information
Author
Matthias Drechsel
Organization
Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Take the time for detours such as Klasterec, Joachymov, or the Kupfer and Fichtelberg.
Safety guidelines
- If you are riding in a group with motorcycles, keep sufficient distance, especially on the winding downhill sections.
Map
http://www.falk.de
Download GPX file