Excursion destinations

Minig museum provides a remarkable insight into the history of mining in the Ore Mountains.  Belong to the unique mountain cultural landscape, German-Czech region of Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří listed as a UNESCO - World Heritage Site.

A journey that leads you into the past – Visitor mine. Belong to the unique mountain cultural landscape, German-Czech region of Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří listed as a UNESCO - World Heritage Site.

High above the Müglitztal, the Schloss Lauenstein castle is picturesque view on a steep cliff. It is a jewel of Saxon Renaissance architecture.

Meet the animals at  the ZOO Wildpark Osterzgebirge (Wildlife park East Ore mountains ). Discover and learn more about the beautiful animals we have, mostly local native species, with some exotics animals. 

Welcome to the Altenberg ski and toboggan arena. However you like to get down, we are here for You. 

The Weißeritztalbahn connects three different natural regions; thus, for its landscape diversity, it is regarded as one of the most beautiful routes in Europe.

The Kahleberg is with 905 m the third highest elevation in the eastern Erzgebirge and at the same time the highest mountain in the Saxon part of this mountain range. 

The Geisingberg lies between the mining town of Altenberg and the village of Geising. It is basalt hill, 824 m above the sea level.  There are many routes leading to the top, the easiest goes from Altenberg.  Look out tower and small mountain hut with refreshment possibilty await you on the top. 

With a track length of 1,413m and featuring 18 banked curves, Altenberg is one of the most demanding artificial ice racing tracks in the world. The Altenberg racing sledge and bobsleigh track is renowned for hosting national and international competitions, including European and World ...

One of our three local mountains in the Altenberg holiday region. Also known as the Knoblauchkuppe. Height: 786 m

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary green oasis - the Schellerhau Botanical Garden.

The Georgenfelder Hochmoor is a raised bog  in the German Ore Mountains, in Zinnwald-Georgenfeld, not far from Altenberg.

Ein angenehmer Spaziergang führt direkt vom Kurort Oberbärenburg zur Tellkoppe (757 m ü. M). Oben angekommen wird man von einem schönen Ausblick belohnt.

Arboretum und Naturlehrpfade im Naturschutzgebiet "Hofehübel" in Bärenfels.

A summit of the "14 eight-thousanders in the Eastern Ore Mountains Tour" - the Himalayas in the Eastern Ore Mountains! Height: 807 m You can rest in a small hut and in summer the surrounding meadows are perfect for taking a longer break.