Winter hiking trail "Around the ridge 716m above sea level" Olbernhau
- 2:35 h
- 9.45 km
- 213 m
- 213 m
- 582 m
- 782 m
- 200 m
- Start: Starting point: Rübenauer Weg/Hammerweg junction, 580 m above sea level, parking available
From the starting point at the Rübenauer Weg/Hammerweg junction, the route leads uphill via the Hammerweg towards Wettinplatz. Before that, we keep to the right. On the level and slightly downhill, we reach the Trompeterflügel, we keep right again. The Trompeterflügel crosses the Zehnerflügel and then meets the C-Wing. We keep right. At the next junction, the C-Wing changes into the Königsweg. Past the turnoff to the new Fuchssteinweg, we keep right along the forest edge and shortly afterwards reach our starting point again. Of course, other entries to the circular route via various access paths are possible.
"In case of heavy snowfall and storms, keeping roads and access routes clear takes priority. Please observe the notices on site."
Good to know
Pavements
- Gravel (99%)Trail (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
From the starting point at the Rübenauer Weg/Hammerweg junction, the route leads uphill via the Hammerweg towards Wettinplatz. Before that, we keep right. On the level and slightly downhill, we reach the Trompeterflügel, we keep right again. The Trompeterflügel crosses the Zehnerflügel and then meets the C-Wing. We keep right. At the next junction, the C-Wing changes into the Königsweg. Past the turnoff to the new Fuchssteinweg, we keep right along the forest edge and shortly afterwards reach our starting point again. Of course, other entries to the circular route via various access paths are possible.
Tour information
Loop Road
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Olbernhau is accessible via the motorway network A4 Erfurt-Görlitz, A14 Leipzig-Nossen, A17 Dresden-Prague and A72 Hof-Leipzig.
In Chemnitz South, leave motorway A72 towards Marienberg (Prague). Up to Marienberg, you drive on B 174 and then turn onto B 171 towards Olbernhau. The distance from Chemnitz South is about 50 km.
If you travel from Dresden via the A4, we recommend the Siebenlehn exit towards Freiberg. On B 101, drive to Großhartmannsdorf or Pockau and then follow the signs to Olbernhau without problems. The distance from Siebenlehn is approximately 60 km.
https://www.olbernhau.de/de/anreise-mit-dem-autoParkingHere you will find an overview of our parking guidance system as well as all public and hiking parking lots in the city.
https://www.olbernhau.de/de/service/parkpläze
Recommended are the parking lots at the ski slope, at Olbernhau station or the Gessingplatz parking lot (bus station)Public transportationBus and train with the Central Saxony Transport Association - click here for timetable information
Additional information
Interactive map of the Erzgebirge Tourism Association (www.erzgebirge-tourismus.de)
Tourist Information Olbernhau, Grünthaler Straße 20, 09526 Olbernhau, Tel. +49 37360 689866,
Fax. +49 37360 689865, tourinfo@olbernhau.de, www.olbernhau.deAuthor
Matthias Drechsel
Organization
Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- A beautiful winter path as a circular route in the forest area between Olbernhau and Rübenau.
Safety guidelines
- In case of heavy snowfall and storms, keeping roads and access routes clear takes priority. Please observe the notices on site.
Map
Hiking map GeoSN Dresden Sheet 27 Central Ore Mountains 1:25000
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