Through nature by bike and the Preßnitz Valley Railway

  • 8.81 km long
  • Cycling
  • 0:45 h
  • 8.81 km
  • 76 m
  • 222 m
  • 538 m
  • 722 m
  • 184 m
  • Start: Jöhstadt railroad station
  • Destination: Jöhstadt railroad station
Explore the idyllic Preßnitz Valley by bike and train.

Shortly before Schlössel station (670m above sea level) on the narrow-gauge railroad, the Preßnitz Valley Cycle and Hiking Trail branches off from state road 165. This forest path leads slightly downhill parallel to the Schwarzwasser. At the beginning of Schmalzgrube, the small river flows into the Preßnitz. Following the paths along this watercourse, you reach Steinbach station (543m above sea level) after a further 4.5 km. You now have the option of continuing the tour along the former railroad embankment in the direction of Streckewalde or taking a more relaxed route back to Jöhstadt on the steam train of the Preßnitz Valley Railway, which runs from here on weekends and public holidays. Bicycles can be carried free of charge. For fans of more challenging cycle tours, we recommend planning the route in the opposite direction.

Good to know

Pavements

Street (12%)
Asphalt (6%)
Gravel (59%)
Trail (13%)
Path (10%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Shortly before Schlössel station (670m above sea level) on the narrow-gauge railroad, the Preßnitz Valley Cycle and Hiking Trail branches off from state road 165. This forest path leads slightly downhill parallel to the Schwarzwasser. At the beginning of Schmalzgrube, the small river flows into the Preßnitz. Following the paths along this watercourse, you reach Steinbach station (543m above sea level) after another 4.5 km. You now have the option of continuing the tour along the former railroad embankment in the direction of Streckewalde or taking a more relaxed route back to Jöhstadt on the steam train of the Preßnitz Valley Railway, which runs from here on weekends and public holidays. Bicycles can be carried free of charge. For fans of more challenging cycle tours, we recommend planning the route in the opposite direction.

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking

Parking

in Jöhstadt:

- directly in front of the station building,

- or at the former shopping center and

- at our exhibition and vehicle hall in Schlösselstraße.

in Steinbach: directly at the station on the former loading road

Public transportation

Accessible by bus

Author

Ute Florl

Organization

Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Refreshment stops:

  • Restaurant "Forellenhof" in Schmalzgrube
  • Rest stop "Am Wildbach" in Steinbach