--- title: "Through the Abtwald near Burkhardtsdorf" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/through-the-abtwald-near-burkhardtsdorf" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2907873/fa11734178eb0f4eb4c745107385e32ed43c4aa62f99116bed2d0e07d121641a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share 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. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Train station, 09235 Burkhardtsdorf - Inn 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 - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Pushchair Equipment Sturdy footwear is recommended Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**Topfmarkt car park (Eurofoam Arena), 09235 Burkhardtsdorf Read more 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). Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 09235 Burkhardtsdorf Download GPX file - -