Stößerfelsen / Sophienstein circular route, Olbernhau
- 2:24 h
- 7.62 km
- 324 m
- 324 m
- 475 m
- 713 m
- 238 m
Parking option:
Parking lot Saigerhütte, Grünthal station
Trail markings:
E3 (blue) - European long-distance path
KAMM (blue) - Kammweg Ore Mountains-Vogtland
EB (red) - Long-distance path Eisenach-Budapest
Trail route:
From the hiking parking lot Saigerhütte area or Grünthal station, the path follows the E3 European long-distance path (blue) towards Pföbe. Before crossing the S 216 road, we reach the Kammweg (blue), which we continue to follow. At the Pföbe junction, the path leads over the Sedanweg, the Stößerfelsenweg uphill to the Stößerfelsen (683 m, rest and viewpoint).
We turn back and walk about 400 m down the Stößerfelsenweg. Now you turn towards Sophienstein onto the Erikaweg. The Kammweg is left. At the second trail crossing, we turn towards Sophienstein. The partly wet path leads to the Sophienstein (703.5 m viewpoint), which lies about 50 m to the right of the path. Then it goes downhill on the Roter Hirschweg. At the next trail crossing, you turn towards the industrial area. There, the EB long-distance path Eisenach-Budapest (red) is reached, which we follow back to the starting point. (Circular route)
Alternative route:
At the Sedanweg / Stößerfelsenweg junction, stay on the Sedanweg until the S216 road. At this point begins the Reitsteig, which gently ascends to the Stößerfelsen. From this viewpoint, it continues to the Sophienstein and back.
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Directions
Starting point:
Hiking parking lot Saigerhütte area Grünthal or Grünthal station
Trail route (circular route):
From the hiking parking lot Saigerhütte area or Grünthal station, the path follows the E3 (blue) long-distance path towards Pföbe. Before crossing the S 216, we reach the Kammweg, which we follow further. At the Pföbe junction, the path leads over the Sedanweg, the Stößerfelsenweg uphill to the Stößerfelsen (683 m, rest and viewpoint).
We turn back and walk about 400 m down the Stößerfelsenweg. Now you turn towards Sophienstein onto the Erikaweg. The Kammweg is left. At the second trail crossing, we turn towards Sophienstein. The partly wet path leads to the Sophienstein (703.5 m viewpoint), which is about 50 m to the right of the path. Then it goes downhill on the Roter Hirschweg. At the next trail crossing, you turn towards the industrial area. There, the long-distance path EB (red) is reached, which we follow back to the starting point.
Alternative route:
At the Sedanweg / Stößerfelsenweg junction, stay on the Sedanweg until the S216 road. At this point begins the Reitsteig, which gently ascends to the Stößerfelsen. From this viewpoint, it continues to the Sophienstein and back.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Equipment
broken-in hiking shoes
Hiking T-shirt to change.
Rain pants.
Insulation jacket.
Cap or headband.
Sunglasses
if necessary, hat and gloves.
adjustable hiking poles.
Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters or as needed)
Directions & Parking facilities
- Parking- Parking lot Saigerhütte areaPublic transportation
- by train to Olbernhau - Grünthal
- by bus to the Saigerhütte
Additional information
Hiking map: GeoSN Dresden sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains - Marienberg, Olbernhau 1:25,000
Interactive map of the Tourism Association Ore Mountains e.V.
www.outdooractive.com
Author
Matthias Drechsel
Organization
Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge
Map
- Hiking map GeoSN Dresden sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains 1:25000
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