Three peaks tour
Three peaks in one day only, this is one of the most favourite trails in the recreational area of Altenberg.
moderate
Distance 18.6 km
The tour starts from Altenberg from the train station. You take the Dippoldiswaldertraße and Neustadtstraße towards Geisingberg. You will walk past the Altenberg Pinge, through meadows where orchids bloom in spring, to reach the 824 m high Geisingberg. In addition to the mountain hut, you will also find the Louisenturm lookout tower at the top, which offers a panoramic view of the entire recreational area. Afterwards, you head sharply downhill in the direction of Geising. You will pass through the historic centre of Geising, then pass the natural swimming pool Hüttenteich and then climb to the Kohlhaukuppe ( 786 m above sea level ) . At the top there is a mountain hut famous for its garlic specialties and a lookout tower. You will then continue along the German-Czech border towards Zinnwald, which you will cross and head towards the Lugsteins - red-coloured rocks with a short detour leading to them. You then continue along the "Schneise 30" path and reach the famous peak with a beautiful view, the Kahleberg ( 905 m above sea level ). The route then continues along the path called "I-Flügel" and "Alten Zaunhäuser Weg" to Altenberg, where this beautiful hike ends.
Author’s recommendation
All three peaks give you the opportunity to stop for refreshments. You can also enjoy a remote view of the Ore Mountains, the Bohemian Plateau and even the Dresden Valley.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
900 m
Lowest point
584 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Jul
Aug
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Dec
Track types
Asphalt
3.2 km
Dirt road
10.9 km
Forested/wild trail
2.4 km
Path
0.4 km
Road
1.8 km
Rest stops
Saray Döner AltenbergHistorical Collection Altenberg
Bergbaude Geisingberg
Ratskeller Geising
Restaurant "Am Schauhübel"
Mountain Cottage Kohlhaukuppe
Lugsteinbaude Zinnwald
Beerenhütte Zinnwald
Hotel Lugsteinhof
Rodelklause
Safety information
- Enjoy the nature
- Allow the inhabitants of the forest to sleep peacefully
- Protect plants and animals
- Keep escape routes accessible
- Use the parking lots
- Don't leave trash behind
- Be respectful towards other people
- Prevent forest fires
- Pay attention to the forestry works
- Be aware of and accept closures
- Be careful and cautious
Start
Altenberg (train station) (753 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.765716, 13.753489
DMS
50°45'56.6"N 13°45'12.6"E
UTM
33U 412094 5624512
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Destination
Altenberg (train station)
Turn-by-turn directions
Altenberg - Dippoldiswalder Straße - Neustadtstraße - Geisingberg - KAMMweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland - Geising - Hüttenteich - Kohlhaukuppe - Sommerweg - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld - Lugsteine - Schneise 30 - Kahleberg - I Flügel - Alter Zaunhäuser Weg - Altenberg
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Train: Dresden - Heidenau – AltenbergBus: Line 360 from Dresden Hbf, Line 398 from Teplice
By road
BAB17 - Abfahrt Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein - Geising - AltenbergB170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Altenberg / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld – Altenberg
Parking
You can park your car in the car park behind the train station.Coordinates
DD
50.765716, 13.753489
DMS
50°45'56.6"N 13°45'12.6"E
UTM
33U 412094 5624512
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
- Wandern um Oberbärenburg 1 : 25.000
- Wander- und Radkarte Osterzgebirge 1 : 33.000
Available at the Tourist Information in Altenberg and at the Information Office at the train station / community centre in Kipsdorf.
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Equipment
Solid walking shoes, rain equipment, first aid kit, food and drink, binoculars if needed.Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
18.6 km
Duration
5:05 h
Ascent
380 m
Descent
378 m
Highest point
900 m
Lowest point
584 m
Statistics
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3D
Maps and trails
- 10 Waypoints
- 10 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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