Planetary hiking trail in Drebach
- 1:30 h
- 6.00 km
- 124 m
- 72 m
- 483 m
- 607 m
- 124 m
- Start: at the sun station: 09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf, Seifentalstraße or at the Pluto station: Zeiss Planetarium Drebach, 09430 Drebach, Milchstraße 1
- Destination: Ehrenfriedersdorf and Zeiss-Planetarium Drebach
The section between Ehrenfriedersdorf and Drebach clearly shows sizes and distances on a scale of 1 : 1 billion:
The sun appears as a sphere with a diameter of 1.40 m, while the dwarf planet Pluto is only 0.3 cm in diameter. All the planets are positioned true to scale and convey a realistic picture of the vastness of space.
The varied route opens up wide views of the Greifenstein region and the ridge of the Ore Mountains. You can start at the sun in Ehrenfriedersdorf or at Pluto at the Zeiss Planetarium in Drebach.
Marking: Planetary hiking trail (white-green-white)
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (3%)Asphalt (4%)Gravel (89%)Trail (4%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The planetary hiking trail connects Ehrenfriedersdorf with Drebach. The 6 km route is marked by signposts. This is a long-distance hike, which can be started either at the sun in Ehrenfriedersdorf or at Pluto at the Zeiss Planetarium in Drebach.
A well-developed hiking trail connects the individual planetary stations. The planets are depicted as three-dimensional models on sturdy granite bases. Information boards provide important facts, while photos give vivid insights into the nature of the celestial bodies. In addition, the distances to the sun, the neighboring planet and Pluto are indicated at each station, making it easier to plan the route, especially when hiking with children.
The route impresses with its attractive location with views of the former mining area on the Sauberg, the Greifenstein region and the ridge of the Ore Mountains. Along the way, benches and a refuge invite you to take a relaxing break.
Tour information
Suitable for Pushchair
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Via the federal highway B 95: In Ehrenfriedersdorf is the junction to Drebach
Via the B 174 federal highway: From Zschopau to Scharfenstein and Drebach
Via the B 101 federal highway: The junction to Drebach is between Gehringswalde and Schönbrunn
ParkingZeiss Planetarium in Drebach
Seifentalstraße in Ehrenfriedersdorf
Alternative: middle of the hiking trail: Ehrenfriedersdorfer HöhePublic transportationBus:
Line 232: from Zschopau or Thum to Drebach, bus stop: Schule (3 minutes on foot) or bus stop: Erbgericht (8 minutes on foot)
Train:
Chemnitz - Annaberg-Buchholz/Cranzahl railroad line (Erzgebirgsbahn): to Scharfenstein stop and continue on bus line 232 to Drebach (weekdays only)
Chemnitz - Annaberg-Buchholz/Cranzahl railroad line: to Warmbad stop and continue on foot (approx. 5 km) to Drebach (at weekends)
Additional information
- Tourist Information Greifensteine
Greifensteinstraße 44, 09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
Phone +49 37346 6870
info@greifensteine.de;www.greifensteine.de
Zeiss Planetarium and public observatory Drebach
Milchstraße 1, 09430 Drebach
Phone +49 37341 7435; Fax +49 37341 49516
kontakt@sternwarte-drebach.de; www.sternwarte-drebach.de
Author
Corinna Bergelt
Organization
Greifensteinregion
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Places of interest:
- Planetarium with exhibition and program
- Stations of the Earth History Trail
Delivery and pick-up service:
- Gaststätte Bräustüberl (Thomas-Mann-Straße 5, 09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf, Tel. 037341 2607)
- Gaststätte Sauberg Klause (Am Sauberg 1A, 09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf, Tel. 0 37341 493964)Rest stops along the tour:
The planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune offer seating for a rest.