Tellkoppentour from Kipsdorf to Altenberg
- 3:15 h
- 11.73 km
- 314 m
- 90 m
- 536 m
- 775 m
- 239 m
- Start: Kipsdorf district - Kipsdorf train station / community center
- Destination: Kipsdorf district - Kipsdorf train station / community center
Even the journey on the historic Weißeritz Valley Railway makes this hike a special experience. From the spa town of Kipsdorf, the trail leads through the wooded slopes of the Weißeritz Valley up to the Tellkoppe, a popular vantage point with magnificent views over the Erzgebirge landscape. The tour continues via Oberbärenburg with its cozy refreshment stops to the famous Altenberg luge and bobsleigh track before reaching the hiking destination of Altenberg. A varied tour that combines nature, views and Erzgebirge tradition.
You can also open this tour via Komoot.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (2%)Asphalt (22%)Gravel (47%)Trail (27%)Path (2%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Start at the train station in Kipsdorf. From here, continue in the direction of Oberbärenburg via the toboggan run trail. Follow this until you can turn right onto the Weißeritzhangweg, continue left along the Abendleitenweg and follow the signs to Tellkoppe. Then follow the path to the left onto Lange Weg. Follow this parallel to the center of Oberbärenburg. When you reach the bus turning point, turn onto Marienweg. After a few meters you will reach the Langen Grundweg. At the so-called "Spinne" (crossroads at the luge and bobsleigh track), continue along the Bauweg. Then turn left onto the dust-free path and shortly afterwards onto the Bornweg in the direction of Altenberg. At the end of the path, cross the B170 and walk along the footpath in the direction of Altenberg.
Kipsdorf railroad station - Rodelbahnweg - Weißeritzhangweg - towards Tellkoppe - Langer Weg - bus turning area - towards the end of the village - Marienweg - Langer Grundweg - "Spinne" (crossroads at the luge and bobsleigh track) - Bauweg - dust-free path - Bornweg - footpath towards Altenberg - Altenberg railroad station
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair
Tour with Dog
Equipment
- Sturdy shoes, rain protection, food, possibly binoculars.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Via BAB17 - exit Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein - Geising - Altenberg - Kipsdorf
Via B170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Kipsdorf / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld - Altenberg - Kipsdorf
ParkingYou can park your car in the parking lot in Kipsdorf.
Public transportationBus: Line 360 from Dresden main station to Kipsdorf
Line 398 from Teplice to Altenberg, continue with bus line 360/367 to Kipsdorf
Author
Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/4701099 DresdenOrganization
Tourist-Information Altenberg
License (master data)
Tourist-Information Altenberg
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Various (inter)national competitions take place on the luge and bobsleigh track every year. But it is also worth a visit in summer.
Safety guidelines
- Enjoy nature
- Give the forest dwellers a good night's sleep
- Protect plants and animals
- Keep the escape routes open
- Park in parking lots
- Do not leave any garbage behind
- Show consideration for others
- Prevent forest fires
- Pay attention to forestry work
- Accept barriers
- Be careful and cautious
Map
- Hiking around Oberbärenburg 1 : 25,000
Hiking and cycling map of the Eastern Ore Mountains 1 : 33,000
Available at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office and in the online store.