Stoneman Miriquidi Snow
- 27:30 h
- 134.79 km
- 1,890 m
- 1,900 m
- 782 m
- 1,215 m
- 433 m
- Start: Oberwiesenthal, trail entrance
- Destination: Oberwiesenthal, Fichtelberg
Experience the Stoneman Miriquidi Snow in 4 stages along the legendary mountain bike route!
Collect the 8 checkpoints with your digital starter card - available exclusively for the Stoneman Snow!
Accommodation establishments (individually bookable) along the route will give you a warm welcome and spoil you with regional delicacies.
Crown your adventure with the ultimate Stoneman Snow trophy.
All information about registration, the route and checkpoints can be found on the Stoneman Miriquidi Snow website
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (3%)Street (4%)Asphalt (19%)Gravel (20%)Trail (48%)Path (6%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Ski stage 1: Oberwiesenthal - Johanngeorgenstadt
41 km | ➚ 498 m | ➘ 619 m
Checkpoints: Nepomuk Chapel, Henneberg Inn
You start at the foot of the Fichtelberg towards the Erzgebirge ridge. After the Hubertky border crossing, you follow a relatively flat section towards the chapel. The route continues down into the picturesque Schwarzwassertal valley. Once you reach the edge of the forest, you can take a look back at the Plessberg. Finally, you reach the Gasthaus Henneberg on the meandering ridge trail.
Ski stage 2: Johanngeorgenstadt - Schöneck
38 km | ➚ 356 m | ➘ 446 m
Checkpoint: Schneckenstein
You start the day in the direction of Carlsfeld. You cross Saxony's highest dam, Weiterswiese, directly on the dam wall. The route takes you higher and higher up to
to the small Rammelsberg. The descent to Mühlleiten is a real reward before you find yourself on the way to the Schneckenstein topaz rock.
Ski stage 3: Schöneck - Johanngeorgenstadt
44 km | ➚ 628 m | ➘ 521 m
Checkpoints: Aschberg, Jeleni
On the Aschberg, it is worth taking a look at the beautiful Klingenthal from the viewing tower. After the border, steep and open terrain leads you downhill. The ascent back up the ridge is long and steady. But the next checkpoint is not far away!
Ski stage 4: Johanngeorgenstadt - Oberwiesenthal
48 km | ➚ 769 m | ➘ 712 m
Checkpoints: Plattenberg, Wunderblume, Fichtelberg
Follow the ski trail to the Blatenský Vrch (Plattenberg) checkpoint. The red mine and the surrounding pits show you the mining past. As you circle the Božidarský Špičák (Spitzberg), you move through a mystical moorland landscape. The Fichtelberg soon appears in your field of vision. Are you ready for the final ascent?
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- The route is based on cross-country ski trails and ski hiking trails!
- Use only with cross-country skis. Not a hiking or MTB tour.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportation
Rail connection in Oberwiesenthal, Johanngeorgenstadt and Schöneck.
Author
Ronny Schwarz
Organization
Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
License (master data)
Ronny Schwarz
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
For a top-class winter experience, guided multi-day ski tours are offered with local hero and ski marathon expert Toni Escher. "Cross country" through the pristine and sometimes rugged nature of the Ore Mountains, away from the trails.
All information on individual and guided tours (dates, "all-round package") at snow.stoneman-miriquidi.com
Safety guidelines
Designed as a circular tour, it can be started from various points. Rail connection in Oberwiesenthal, Johanngeorgenstadt and Schöneck.
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