On the trail of the von Schönberg family, Olbernhau Pfaffroda
- 3:06 h
- 11.40 km
- 225 m
- 225 m
- 479 m
- 629 m
- 150 m
- Start: Museum at the market Olbernhau
- Destination: Museum at the market Olbernhau
Parking available:
Parking lot Manor / Museum
Trail marking:
Marking: green
Route:
The Jahnstraße leads us into the Bärenbachtal. After the sports field we keep to the left. We leave the Bärenbachteich on the right, the forest road leads slightly uphill into the forest. The Bärenbach is crossed; at the next intersection (shelter) the path continues uphill towards Clemensstein. The Ornamental Planting A.D.v.S (Alfons Diener von Schönberg) is passed beforehand. At Clemensstein, we head towards Schönfeld. The road leads over Schönfeld downhill to Pfaffroda. The S 216 road is walked for about 100 m, then an avenue between both ponds (castle pond, courtyard pond) leads to Pfaffroda Castle. In the castle area, you will find the church with Silbermann organ and a museum (GDR history). In the castle park is the vault of the von Schönberg family. From the castle, we go towards the parish office. We circle the castle pond, then turn onto the circular trail towards SchafhübelMarking (green). After Schafhübel, we reach the Alte Poststraße passing the Geißelbach meadow. From the Kleine Linde, the path descends again to Saydaer Straße. Thereafter, you reach the signpost for Jahnstraße, which we follow back to the starting point. (circular hiking trail)
Trail condition:
well-developed hiking trail, partly asphalt
Sights on the way:
Nature reserve Bärenbachtal, Ornamental planting “ADv.S 1929”, Pfaffroda Castle with church (Silbermann organ) and museum, Castle park with vault
Catering on the way:
Bowling alley restaurant Pfaffroda
Further info / links:
Hiking map: GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Middle Ore Mountains - Marienberg, Olbernhau 1:25,000 Interactive map of the Erzgebirge Tourism Association e.V.
www.outdooractive.com
Tourist Information Olbernhau
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (1%)Street (4%)Asphalt (45%)Gravel (49%)Trail (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Starting point:
Olbernhau Bärenbach junction from Jahnstraße
Parking available
Route (circular hiking trail) Marking (green):
The Jahnstraße leads us into the Bärenbachtal. After the sports field, we keep to the left. We leave the Bärenbachteich on the right, the forest road leads slightly uphill into the forest. The Bärenbach is crossed; at the next intersection (shelter), the path continues uphill towards Clemensstein. The Ornamental Planting A.D.v.S (Alfons Diener von Schönberg) is passed beforehand. At Clemensstein, we head towards Schönfeld. The road leads over Schönfeld downhill to Pfaffroda. The S 216 road is walked for about 100 m, then an avenue between both ponds leads to Pfaffroda Castle. In the castle area, you will find the church with Silbermann organ and a museum (GDR history). The vault of the von Schönberg family is located in the castle park. From the castle, we go towards the parish office. We circle the castle pond, then turn onto the circular trail towards Schafhübel Marking (green). After Schafhübel, we reach the Alte Poststraße passing the Geißelbach meadow. From Kleine Linde, the path descends again to Saydaer Straße. Thereafter, you reach the signpost for Jahnstraße, which we follow back to the starting point.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
broken-in hiking boots
Hiking T-shirt to change.
Rain pants.
Insulation jacket.
Cap or headband.
Sunglasses
if applicable, hat and gloves.
Adjustable hiking poles.
Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters or as needed)
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy car to Olbernhau town center.ParkingParking lot on Bahnhofstraße and at the manor.Public transportationBy bus and train to Olbernhau.
Additional information
Hiking map: GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Middle Ore Mountains - Marienberg, Olbernhau 1:25,000
Interactive map of the Erzgebirge Tourism Association e.V.
www.outdooractive.com
Literature
Brochure:
Witnesses of the past in the Olbernhau and Pfaffroda area:
"Volume II: Forgotten stones on the hiking paths and the hidden history"
Author
Matthias Drechsel
Organization
Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The route is recommended equally for nature lovers and history enthusiasts. Pfaffroda Castle was a seat of the von Schönberg family. Other testimonies of history are the vault in the castle park, the church, and the ornamental planting "ADvS 1929" in the Bärenbachtal. The chief forester Max Clemens (memorial stone) served the von Schönberg family.
Safety guidelines
Do not leave the hiking trails. The route passes near a nature reserve.
Be considerate of cyclists.
Map
- Hiking map GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Middle Ore Mountains 1:25000
Download GPX file