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Blockline Loop 1: Holzhau » Altenberg » Hermsdorf » Holzhau

Mountainbiking · Ore Mountains · Open
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  • BLOCKLINE Portal Altenberg
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The 53 km long round tour takes you over 1,140 meters in altitude along flowering mountain meadows and fantastic views over the towns of Holzhau, Altenberg and Hermsdorf.
Open
moderate
Distance 53.1 km
5:55 h
1,140 m
1,139 m
900 m
578 m
This stage is like bathing in nature: simply switch off and immerse yourself in the lush green of the forests. The variety of flora and fauna, the wonderful scent of wildflowers - up here, young and old alike find enthusiasm. Those interested in history can explore the evidence of Altenberg mining along the route.

Author’s recommendation

  • Nature reserve Hemmschuh
  • View from the Kahleberg
  • Georgenfeld high moor & cafe on the high moor
  • Schellerhau botanical garden
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Author
Ronny Schwarz 
Update: May 31, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
900 m
Lowest point
578 m
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Track types

Asphalt 36.72%Dirt road 18.72%Forested/wild trail 42.60%Path 1.17%Road 0.72%Unknown 0.04%
Asphalt
19.5 km
Dirt road
9.9 km
Forested/wild trail
22.6 km
Path
0.6 km
Road
0.4 km
Unknown
0 km
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Tips and hints

Discover the BLOCKLINE with the adventure package, it contains i.a. the BLOCKLINE tubular cloth and the richly filled adventure manual with lots of tips and riddles. There is also a route package to discover the BLOCKLINE. This contains an exclusive route map with stages, loops and interesting facts along the tour. All information about the BLOCKLINE at www.blockline.bike

Start

Holzhau, ski lift station (598 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.733640, 13.577145
DMS
50°44'01.1"N 13°34'37.7"E
UTM
33U 399590 5621170
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Destination

Holzhau, ski lift station

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting in Holzhau, the route leads over the Steinkuppe into the Hemmschuh nature reserve with spicy-scented Bärwurz, the blue devil's claw and bright orange tiger lilies. We continue to two brothers of a special kind: The Large Lugstein and the Small Lugstein are part of the Erzgebirge ridge and have a height difference of only three centimeters. The loop route takes us to a mystical place: the Georgenfelder Hochmoor is a special natural treasure. Few raised bog areas are so well preserved. A unique landscape with rare vegetation: bog pine, cranberry, sundew and many others characterize the landscape here. The route leads up to the Kahleberg, with a fantastic panoramic view - on to the Altenberg winter sports center. Leave the gallows ponds behind and follow the BLOCKLINE into the Weißbachtalm, one of the most attractive valleys in the region. After you have crossed the wooden portal in Hermsdorf, the path leads you back to Holzhau via the loop connection.

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

The Freiberg railway runs between Freiberg and Holzhau. Other train stations are in Mulda and Nassau. The train also runs hourly on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the day, starting at 7:40 a.m. in Freiberg, and the last train is back in Freiberg at 9:15 p.m. From 3:40 p.m. the trains run every 2 hours. Please refer to the timetables for the exact departure times. Bicycles are free of charge on the trains of the Freiberger Eisenbahn. Advance booking is required as capacities are limited. In Freiberg you can connect to the Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn trains in the direction of Chemnitz and Dresden, as well as to the city bus in front of the train station.

By road

From the A 4 exit Siebenlehn, continue to Freiberg, Frauenstein. on the B 171 in the direction of Rechenberg-Bienenmühle to Holzhau. From the A 13 to Dresden, on the B 170

Parking

Parking at the Holzhau ski lift

Parking at  "Fischerbaude"

Coordinates

DD
50.733640, 13.577145
DMS
50°44'01.1"N 13°34'37.7"E
UTM
33U 399590 5621170
w3w 
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Questions and answers

Question from Jörg Näser · July 10, 2021 · Community
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Answered by Ronny Schwarz  · July 10, 2021 · Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
Hallo Jörg! Du kannst die gpx-Tracks doch auch in komoot importieren. Viele Grüße

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Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
53.1 km
Duration
5:55 h
Ascent
1,140 m
Descent
1,139 m
Highest point
900 m
Lowest point
578 m
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