--- title: "Through nature by bike and the Preßnitz Valley Railway" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/through-nature-by-bike-and-the-pressnitz-valley-railway" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3104358/44a60d24aff13f5acfa4cd6f1bb678943d2214d1942e73c53934e766c49df83b/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (12%) Asphalt (6%) Gravel (59%) Trail (13%) Path (10%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more 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 Read more **Public transportation**Accessible by bus Read more 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 Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 09477 Jöhstadt Download GPX file - - - -