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On the trail of Max Nacke
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- 5.66 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Hiking

- 1:30 h
- 5.66 km
- 105 m
- 105 m
- 726 m
- 825 m
- 99 m
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- Start: Kurort Altenberg - Tourist Information, train station
- Destination: Kurort Altenberg - Tourist Information, train station

A tour in the footsteps of the famous local poet and singer from Altenberg!

Embark on a special hike through the quiet, green forests of the Osterzgebirge - in the footsteps of Max Nacke, our local poet. The route takes you past places that inspired him and came to life in his poems: rushing streams, moss-covered areas and dreamy clearings. A hike that combines the enjoyment of nature and cultural heritage in a special way.

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Waypoints
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Start

Start

Kurort Altenberg - Tourist Information, train station

- Bistro

- Café

Destination

Destination

Kurort Altenberg - Tourist Information, train station

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Good to know
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Pavements

Street (6%)

Asphalt (21%)

Gravel (65%)

Trail (6%)

Path (3%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Start at Altenberger Bahnhof in the direction of Rehefelder Straße. Shortly afterwards, turn right onto Schellerhauer Weg. Follow this straight ahead, past the campsite and onto Viehtriftweg. Now turn left onto Galgenteichdamm. Continue past the soccer pitch and around the  on the right. Cross Rehefelder Straße and follow Sandbachweg. At the next junction, take a sharp left onto Flemmingweg. After approx. 200 m, continue right, straight ahead to the . The traditional restaurant was built in 1924 by Max Nacke and was family-run for many years. It is now run by the Sender family and every year there are Hutzen evenings with Erzgebirge music. Then it's down the valley via the Raupennestweg back to the town. Follow Rathausstraße and continue along Dippoldiswalder Straße back to the starting point.

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Tour information

- Cultural Interesting
- Loop Road
- Stop at an Inn
- Suitable for Pushchair
- Tour with Dog

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, rain protection, first aid kit, food and drink, possibly binoculars

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**Via BAB17 - exit Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein - Geising - Altenberg

Via B170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Altenberg / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld - Altenberg

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**Parking**You can park your car in the parking lot .

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**Public transportation**Train: Dresden - Heidenau - Altenberg

Bus: Line 360 from Dresden main station, line 398 from Teplice

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Additional information

You can find all the latest information such as road closures, opening times and much more in our .

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Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47

01099 Dresden

Organization

Tourist-Information Altenberg

License (master data)

Tourist-Information Altenberg

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

When the weather is nice, it's worth packing your swimsuit and taking a dip in the cool water at the .

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Safety guidelines

- Enjoy nature
- Give the forest dwellers a good night's sleep
- Protect plants and animals
- Keep the escape routes open
- Park in parking lots
- Do not leave any garbage behind
- Show consideration for others
- Prevent forest fires
- Pay attention to forestry work
- Accept barriers
- Be careful and cautious

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Map

Hiking around Oberbärenburg 1 : 25,000Hiking and cycling map of the Eastern Ore Mountains 1 : 33,000

Available directly from the Altenberg Tourist Information Office and in the .

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Nearby
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Contact

01773 Altenberg

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