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title: "Stößerfelsen-Steinbach-Hammerweg-Königsweg, Olbernhau"
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description: "Parking options: Hiking car park Saigerhüttengelände Grünthal or Grünthal train station Trail markings: Markings: KAMMweg (blue), E3 (blue), EB (red), Route (circular trail): From the hiking car park Saigerhüttengelände or Grünthal train station, the path leads on the E3 (blue) long-distance trail towards Pföbe. Before crossing the S 216, we join the KAMMweg (blue), which we continue to follow. At the Pföbe fork, the path leads over the Sedanweg, the Stößerfelsenweg uphill to the Stößerfelsen (683 m, rest and viewpoint). Along the Stößerfelsenweg, the kleine Steinbach is reached. Continuing along the Brandleitenweg, you reach the Steinbach, where the KAMMweg is left. The Seinbachweg leads to the Hammerweg towards Olbernhau past the Wettinplatz. The Hammerweg leads into the Königsweg marked EB (red). The Dörfelbachtal is crossed, past the monument to forest ranger Schaal the paved forest path leads downhill to the compression station. At the junction Heidenweg follow the marking EB (red) through the industrial area back to the hiking car park Saigerhüttengelände, our starting point. Alternative route / shortcut: Shortly before the Schaaldenkmal on the Königsweg, we turn left into the Dörfelbachtal. The beautiful path along the Dörfelbach and past the Dörfelteich ends on the Heidenweg, which we continue to follow towards the Saigerhütte. Alternative route / shortcut: Shortly before the Schaaldenkmal on the Königsweg, we turn left into the Dörfelbachtal. The beautiful path along the Dörfelbach and past the Dörfelteich ends on the Heidenweg, which we continue to follow towards the Saigerhütte (UNESCO World Heritage Site component). Trail condition: Well-developed hiking trail Partially asphalted Sights: Saigerhüttengelände with copper hammer and museum (UNESCO World Heritage Site component) Stößerfelsen (683 m) Gastronomy: Hotel Saigerhütte Cafe Hüttenmühle Olbernhau bowling alley, among others. Ferienwohnung Drechsel"
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Stößerfelsen-Steinbach-Hammerweg-Königsweg, Olbernhau
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- 14.74 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Hiking

- 4:16 h
- 14.74 km
- 293 m
- 294 m
- 473 m
- 719 m
- 246 m
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- Start: Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal
- Destination: Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal

The magnificent forest area between Olbernhau and Rübenau is crossed via the stations Pföbe, Stößerfelsen, kleine Steinbach, and Steinbach. The return route passes by the Wettinplatz and the monument to forest ranger Schaal. Alternatively, the Dörfelbachtal with its special features is explored.

**Parking options:**

Hiking car park Saigerhüttengelände Grünthal or Grünthal train station

**Trail markings:**

Markings: KAMMweg (blue), E3 (blue), EB (red),

Route (circular trail):

From the hiking car park **Saigerhüttengelände** or Grünthal train station, the path leads on the E3 (blue) long-distance trail towards **Pföbe**. Before crossing the S 216, we join the **KAMMweg (blue)**, which we continue to follow. At the Pföbe fork, the path leads over the Sedanweg, the Stößerfelsenweg uphill to the **Stößerfelsen (683 m, rest and viewpoint)**. Along the Stößerfelsenweg, the **kleine Steinbach** is reached. Continuing along the Brandleitenweg, you reach the **Steinbach**, where the KAMMweg is left. The Seinbachweg leads to the **Hammerweg** towards Olbernhau past the **Wettinplatz.** The Hammerweg leads into the **Königsweg** marked **EB (red)**. The Dörfelbachtal is crossed, past the **monument to forest ranger Schaal** the paved forest path leads downhill to the compression station. At the junction **Heidenweg** follow the marking EB (red) through the industrial area back to the hiking car park Saigerhüttengelände, our starting point.

Alternative route / shortcut:

Shortly before the Schaaldenkmal on the Königsweg, we turn left into the Dörfelbachtal. The beautiful path along the Dörfelbach and past the Dörfelteich ends on the Heidenweg, which we continue to follow towards the Saigerhütte.

**Alternative route / shortcut:**

Shortly before the Schaaldenkmal on the Königsweg, we turn left into the Dörfelbachtal. The beautiful path along the Dörfelbach and past the Dörfelteich ends on the Heidenweg, which we continue to follow towards the Saigerhütte (UNESCO World Heritage Site component).

**Trail condition:**

Well-developed hiking trail

Partially asphalted

**Sights:**

Saigerhüttengelände with copper hammer and museum (UNESCO World Heritage Site component)

Stößerfelsen (683 m)

**Gastronomy:**

Hotel Saigerhütte

Cafe Hüttenmühle

Olbernhau bowling alley, among others.

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Waypoints
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Start

Start

Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal

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Destination

Destination

Saigerhütte Olbernhau Grünthal

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Pavements

Asphalt (13%)

Gravel (81%)

Trail (6%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Starting point:

Hiking car park Saigerhüttengelände Grünthal or Grünthal train station

Route (circular hiking trail):

From the hiking car park **Saigerhüttengelände** or Grünthal train station, the path leads on the **E3 (blue)** long-distance trail in the direction of **Pföbe**. Before crossing the S 216, we join the **Kammweg (blue)**, which we continue to follow. At the Pföbe fork, the path leads over the **Sedanweg** and the **Stößerfelsenweg** uphill to the **Stößerfelsen** (683 m, rest and viewpoint). Along the Stößerfelsenweg, we reach the **kleine Steinbach**. Continuing along the Brandleitenweg, you reach the **Steinbach**, where the Kammweg is left. The **Seinbachweg** leads to the **Hammerweg** towards Olbernhau past the **Wettinplatz.** The Hammerweg leads into the **Königsweg** marked **EB (red)**. The **Dörfelbachtal** is crossed, past the monument to forest ranger Schaal, the paved forest path leads downhill to the compression station. At the **Heidenweg** junction, follow the **EB (red)** marking further through the industrial area back to the Saigerhüttengelände car park, our starting point.

Alternative route / shortcut:

Shortly before the **Schaaldenkmal** on the Königsweg, turn left into the **Dörfelbachtal**. The beautiful path along the Dörfelbach and past the Dörfelteich ends on the **Heidenweg**, which we continue to follow towards the Saigerhütte.

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Tour information

- Cultural Interesting
- Loop Road
- Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Broken-in hiking boots

Hiking T-shirt to change.

Rain trousers.

Insulation jacket.

Cap or headband.

Sunglasses

optional hat and gloves.

Adjustable hiking poles.

Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters or as needed)

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**By car to Saigerhütte Olbernhau.

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**Parking**-Saigerhütten car park

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**Public transportation**\- Erzgebirgsbahn to Olbernhau Grünthal station (end stop)

\- Bus lines towards Seiffen, Deutschneudorf

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Additional information

Hiking map: GeoSN Dresden sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains - Marienberg, Olbernhau 1:25,000

Interactive map of the Erzgebirge Tourism Association e.V.

www.outdooractive.com

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Author

Matthias Drechsel

Organization

Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Forest-rich circular route with beautiful distant views.

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Safety guidelines

Do not leave the hiking trails!

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Map

**Hiking map** GeoSN Dresden sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains 1:25000

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Contact

09526 Olbernhau

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