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Hike via Bärenfels and Schellerhau to Altenberg.
This atmospheric hike begins with the historic Weißeritz Valley Railway on the journey to Kipsdorf. From there, the trail leads through the charming landscape of the Eastern Ore Mountains, past the famous carillon made of Meissen porcelain in Bärenfels and through charming villages with numerous cozy places to stop for refreshments. An ideal tour for anyone who wants to combine nature, regional culture and enjoyment in a relaxed way.
Kipsdorf district - Kipsdorf train station/civic center
Kurort Altenberg - Train station
Start at Kipsdorf railroad station. At the traffic lights, turn right onto Max-Reimann-Straße towards Oberkipsdorf and continue until you reach Alte Böhmische Straße. Now turn left and follow the signs (yellow bar) to Bärenfels for approx. 0.6 km. Then go straight on towards Hofehübel until you reach the Bärenfels forestry office. Now walk along the road to Schellerhau past Gasthof Bärenfels to the Meissen carillon. Now take the small hiking trail to the Matthäusweg. Follow this to the Schellerhau church. Follow the footpath along the main road towards Altenberg. At the last house in Schellerhau, turn right onto Schneise 28 and continue to the crossroads. Now turn left and follow the side path to Schneise 31. Continue right for approx. 400 m to Neugraben, turn left here and walk to Großer Galgenteich. Follow the path below the top of the dam to the campsite. Continue straight ahead along Schellerhauer Weg to Altenberger Bahnhof.
Kipsdorf railroad station - Max-Reimann-Straße - Alte Böhmische-Straße - Forstbergweg - Böhmische-Straße - Sichelweg - Kurpark Bärenfels - Böhmische-Straße - Matthäusweg - Dorfkiche Schellerhau - Hauptstraße - Botanischer Garten Schellerhau - Schneise 28 - Seifenweg - Schneise 31 - Neugraben - Quergraben - Schellerhauer Weg - Dredner-Straße - Altenberg railroad station
Sturdy shoes, rain protection, possibly food, binoculars.
The Bärenfels carillon sounds every hour on the hour. You can find the exact times here.
Via BAB17 - exit Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein - Geising - Altenberg - Kipsdorf
Via B170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Kipsdorf / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld - Altenberg - Kipsdorf
You can park your car in the parking lot in Kipsdorf.
Train: Dresden - Heidenau - Altenberg
Bus: Line 360 from Dresden main station to Kipsdorf
Line 398 from Teplice to Altenberg, continue with bus line 360/367 to Kipsdorf
Hiking around Oberbärenburg 1 : 25,000
Hiking and cycling map of the Eastern Ore Mountains 1 : 33,000
Available at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office and in the online store.
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