--- title: "On the trail of the von Schönberg family, Olbernhau Pfaffroda" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/on-the-trail-of-the-von-schoenberg-family-olbernhau-pfaffroda" description: "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 Holiday apartment Drechsel" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4271189/fcc135c68cb5218258a1bc468f5d101fad1ff951880c09074ac815871c193304/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share On the trail of the von Schönberg family, Olbernhau Pfaffroda ============================================================= - 11.40 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hiking - 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 The route has the roots of the von Schönberg family in the region as its background. Besides Pfaffroda Castle and its immediate surroundings, many details refer to the history of the family. **Trail condition:** - well-developed hiking trail, 5 km asphalt, family-friendly **Sights:** - Nature reserve Bärenbachtal - Ornamental planting “ADv.S 1929” - Pfaffroda Castle with church (Silbermann organ) and museum - Castle park with vault **Catering:** - Bowling alley restaurant Pfaffroda **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 Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (1%) Street (4%) Asphalt (45%) Gravel (49%) Trail (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more 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) Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car to Olbernhau town center. Read more **Parking**Parking lot on Bahnhofstraße and at the manor. Read more **Public transportation**By bus and train to Olbernhau. Read more 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 Read more Literature Brochure: Witnesses of the past in the Olbernhau and Pfaffroda area: "Volume II: Forgotten stones on the hiking paths and the hidden history" Read more 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. Read more Safety guidelines Do not leave the hiking trails. The route passes near a nature reserve. Be considerate of cyclists. Read more Map Hiking map GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Middle Ore Mountains 1:25000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 09526 Olbernhau Download GPX file - -