recommended route
Winter hike around the large pond Galgenteich.
Winter hiking
· Altenberg
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/ Blick auf den Kahleberg im Winter - GalgenteichPhoto: CC BY-ND, Tourist-Information Altenberg -
/ Wanderschild - Wegweiser im WinterPhoto: CC BY-ND, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Winterwanderung rund um den GalgenteichPhoto: CC BY-ND, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Winterwanderung rund um den GalgenteichPhoto: CC BY-ND, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Winterwanderung rund um den Großen GalgenteichPhoto: CC BY-ND, Tourist-Information Altenberg
This short winter hike is about 4 kilometres long and is very easy. In good weather, the Kahleberg and Geisingberg peaks are also clearly visible.
easy
Distance 4 km
1:00 h
41 m
41 m
793 m
753 m
Author’s recommendation
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
793 m
Lowest point
753 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Bathing and sauna complex RaupennestSafety information
Tips and hints
Start
Bahnhof Altenberg (753 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.765756, 13.753548
DMS
50°45'56.7"N 13°45'12.8"E
UTM
33U 412098 5624517
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Destination
Bahnhof Altenberg
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Getting there
Parking
Coordinates
DD
50.765756, 13.753548
DMS
50°45'56.7"N 13°45'12.8"E
UTM
33U 412098 5624517
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Wintersportkarte Altenberg 1 : 30.000
Wintersportkarte Osterzgebirge 1 : 33.000
Erhältlich in der Tourist-Information Altenberg und im Informationsbüro im Bahnhof / Bürgerhaus Kipsdorf.
Book recommendations for this region:
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Equipment
Basic Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
Technical Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Hiking poles fitted with snow baskets
- Trail ‘spike’ crampons at minimum and a basic ice axe are recommended when covering steeper terrain
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
41 m
Descent
41 m
Highest point
793 m
Lowest point
753 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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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