Through the Abtwald near Burkhardtsdorf

  • 11.80 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: easy
  • Great panorama
  • Hiking
  • 3:05 h
  • 11.80 km
  • 239 m
  • 239 m
  • 397 m
  • 578 m
  • 181 m
  • Start: Train station, 09235 Burkhardtsdorf
  • Destination: Train station, 09235 Burkhardtsdorf

The route takes you through the Eckhardtteiche landscape conservation area and past the romantically situated Buschmühlenteich in the forest. You will pass a medieval hunting resting place and enjoy wonderful views.

The extensive and idyllic Abtwald near Burkhardtsdorf invites you to hiking and relaxing. Starting at Burkhardtsdorf train station, the path leads past the picturesque Eckhardtteich. Shortly after, you reach the refreshing water treading pool. The path leads uphill across meadows until you reach the Abtwald. At the “Steinernen Tischl,” a distinctive point preserved from medieval times, there is an opportunity for a short break. Then continue to the romantically situated Buschmühlenteich in the forest. Afterwards, you hike briefly uphill again and walk a section along the Eisenstraße with magnificent views of the Ore Mountains ridge. The descent into the valley along the Zöpfelsteig leads you back to the starting point.

Waypoints

Start
Start
Train station, 09235 Burkhardtsdorf
Destination
Destination
Train station, 09235 Burkhardtsdorf

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown (2%)
Street (5%)
Asphalt (8%)
Gravel (26%)
Trail (55%)
Path (4%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Suitable for Pushchair

Equipment

Sturdy footwear is recommended

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking

Topfmarkt car park (Eurofoam Arena), 09235 Burkhardtsdorf

Author

Corinna Bergelt

Organization

Greifensteinregion

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

At the Bulldog Museum, you can see a technical marvel, an original Hartmann steam engine (Sun 1-5 pm or by appointment).