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The 55 km long circular tour takes you over 1,000 meters in altitude along blooming mountain meadows and fantastic views over the villages of Holzhau, Altenberg and Hermsdorf.
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.
Holzhau, ski lift station
Holzhau, ski lift station
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.
Abschnitt Julius Schmidt Steig (Altenberg- OT Schellerhau): Vorsicht Wanderer aus der entgegengesetzten Richtung !
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 at the Holzhau ski lift
Parking at "Fischerbaude"
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.
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
NOTE: on some signs along the route you will find the BLOCKLINE- Birkhuhn, this indicates an easier way to ride the BLOCKLINE, a so-called Chickenway. We have signposted this chickenway for you on Loop 1 (stage 2).
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