--- title: "Olbernhau - Seiffen via Sachsenweg" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/olbernhau-seiffen-via-sachsenweg" description: "Route: Connection between Olbernhau and Seiffen Return by bus Path condition: well-developed hiking trail, partly asphalt Sights: Saigerhütte grounds with copper hammer and museum (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Oberneuschönberg Church Seiffen Toy Museum Seiffen Mountain Church Binge Gastronomy: Hotel Buntes Haus Holzwurm Inn Hotel Seiffner Hof Hotel Saigerhütte Inn and Hotel Carola, among others From the Saigerhütte (UNESCO World Heritage Site) the ridge trail leads via Oberneuschönberg and Lantsch to the forest edge. From there it continues along the Sachsenweg EB (red) to the center of Seiffen. Holiday apartment Drechsel" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2904418/c01fb1746e077cb74064d233349f3ff113d0301295635057febbb086554bc6f2/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Olbernhau - Seiffen via Sachsenweg ================================== - 11.48 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking - 3:26 h - 11.48 km - 419 m - 267 m - 465 m - 633 m - 168 m - - Start: Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal - Destination: Seiffen center **From the Saigerhütte (UNESCO World Heritage Site) the ridge trail leads via Oberneuschönberg and Lantsch to the forest edge. From there, it continues along the Sachsenweg EB (red) to the center of Seiffen.** - **Route:** Connection between Olbernhau and Seiffen Return by bus **Path condition:** well-developed hiking trail, partly asphalt **Sights:** Saigerhütte grounds with copper hammer and museum (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Oberneuschönberg Church Seiffen Toy Museum Seiffen Mountain Church Binge **Gastronomy:** Hotel Buntes Haus Holzwurm Inn Hotel Seiffner Hof Hotel Saigerhütte Inn and Hotel Carola, among others From the Saigerhütte (UNESCO World Heritage Site) the ridge trail leads via Oberneuschönberg and Lantsch to the forest edge. From there it continues along the Sachsenweg EB (red) to the center of Seiffen. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Starting point: Saigerhütte grounds Grünthal hiking car park or Grünthal station Return by bus Route description: From the Saigerhütte grounds hiking car park or Grünthal station you reach the Saigerhütte grounds (UNESCO World Heritage Site). From the signpost, follow the **ridge trail (blue)**, E3 (blue) over the Flöha to the **Hüttengrund**. Continuing along this marking, the Oberneuschönberg church is passed. The **Kirchweg** crosses the **Tiefen Graben** along the route. After about 400 m, the **E3 (blue)** is left, and the Zechenweg is followed uphill to the forest edge. At the forest edge, the **ridge trail (blue)** is reached. After a short steep ascent, the ridge trail turns toward Talstraße. Downhill, you reach Talstraße. The street and the Flöha are crossed to the **Sachsenweg**. The Sachsenweg leads to the forest edge. At the forest edge by the forester's lodge, we leave the **ridge trail (blue)** and take the **Sachsenweg** along the marking **EB (red)**. In the locality **Seiffen**, the main street is reached, which we follow to the town center. There are various dining options in Seiffen. The return journey can be made by public transport. Alternative route: The return trip to the Saigerhütte in Olbernhau can be made via the **ridge trail (blue)** from Seiffen via Seiffner Grund and Wettin Höhe. Read more Tour information - Stop at an Inn Equipment broken-in hiking shoes hiking T-shirt for changing. rain pants. insulation jacket. cap or headband. sunglasses if necessary, hat and gloves. adjustable hiking poles. hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters or as needed) Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By train or bus to Grünthal/Saigerhütte station. (World Cultural Heritage) Read more **Parking**Grünthal station, Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal hiking car park Read more **Public transportation**By train or bus to Grünthal/Saigerhütte station. (World Cultural Heritage) Read more Additional information Hiking map: GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains - Marienberg, Olbernhau 1:25,000 Interactive map of the Tourism Association Erzgebirge e.V. www.outdooractive.com Read more Author Matthias Drechsel Organization Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge Map **Hiking map** GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains 1:25000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 09526 Olbernhau Download GPX file - - - -