The "Annaberger Landring" cycle path, which is consistently signposted throughout, can also be ridden as a shorter "southern ring" in addition to the "outer ring". This southern route, located between Annaberg-Buchholz and Jöhstadt, is a good 31 km long and connects the fascinating forest hilltop structure of Königswalde with the low mountain valleys of Sandbachtal, Rauschenbachtal, Preßnitztal and Schwarzwassertal.
A foray through the upper Ore Mountains - the southern section of the "Annaberger Landring" in the immediate border region to the neighboring Czech Republic offers breathtaking views for both cyclists and hikers, connecting numerous villages in rural areas. Whether you're out and about with your family or on a sporting adventure through valleys and over plateaus, the magnificent views invite you to discover and linger - great experiences are guaranteed!
The Annaberger Landring consists of two loops that can be combined with each other. The southern loop is a good 31 kilometers long. It is uniformly signposted throughout and can be ridden permanently, depending on the weather. It is characterized by paved gravel paths, passages on asphalt and pavement as well as controllable forest and meadow paths. County and local roads have to be passed occasionally. Only in the "Zigeunerfelsen" area between the former "Berghof" inn (located on the road from Jöhstadt to Bärenstein) and the Conduppelbachweg towards the Königswald's Brettmühle district, there is a very steep, technically demanding section of the trail with numerous longitudinal and transverse roots. Individual cross-connections are well signposted on the Annaberger Landring.
It is possible to join the route flexibly at many points. We recommend starting at the hiking parking lots in Steinbach, Jöhstadt, Brettmühle, Königswalde or Obermildenau, for example. Among other things, the Annaberger Landring meanders idyllically along a disused railroad track parallel to the course of the Preßnitz river as the Preßnitz Valley Trail and can be easily mastered by everyone, especially parents with children in bike trailers. The proximity to border crossings for pedestrians allows for planned or spontaneous detours into the Czech part of the Ore Mountains. Viewpoints and refreshment stops also offer interesting diversions and rest stops. The attractive route of the Annaberger Landring is characterized by flat sections along rivers and moderate to sometimes steeper climbs and descents in the fascinating low mountain range landscape.
Cyclists are always amazed by the breathtaking views and fantastic perspectives of well-known, typical Ore Mountain villages such as Königswalde with its unmistakable wooded hilltop structure. Even in winter, when there is fresh snow and it is freezing cold, it is a pleasure for every nature lover to discover passages of the Annaberger Landring. Welcome to the Annaberger Landring in a fabulous low mountain range landscape!
