- 3:10 h
- 41.12 km
- 641 m
- 641 m
- 435 m
- 820 m
- 385 m
- Start: Olbernhau Gessingplatz
- Destination: Olbernhau Gessingplatz
The yellow Reiterlein route is currently the most difficult, though not the longest, of the Reiterlein cycling routes. It is the only one passing through the Czech neighbors’ area and is only partially suitable for families. The starting point is Gessingplatz. From Grünthal the route goes to Brandov, via Kalek to Rübenau and Ansprung further to Grundau and back to Blumenau and Olbernhau. Like all Reiterlein routes, public roads are mostly avoided so that cyclists rarely face motor vehicle traffic. The route is marked with a yellow Olbernhau Reiterlein and the tour partner is Seiffener Volkskunst e.G. On the section between Blumenau and Olbernhau, the route parallels the green and red routes and is marked there with a blue Olbernhau Reiterlein. The tour partner here is Stadtwerke Olbernhau GmbH.
Pavements
- Unknown (39%)Street (5%)Asphalt (30%)Gravel (21%)Trail (1%)Path (4%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Tour requiring personal identification
Start Olbernhau Gessingplatz - via Hainbergstraße - railway crossing to Heidenweg - industrial area Grünthal - Saigerhütte - Czech border crossing - Brandau - turn right Colony - Natzschung valley - turn left - Gabriela huts - Töltsch valley - turn right cycle path 23 to Kalek - turn right German border crossing - Rübenau - turn left Upper Natzschung path - turn left ridge path - turn right Kriegwald path - turn left border path - Schwarzwasser valley to junction right Viererweg - turn left Kühnhaiden wing - turn left Görkauer street - turn right Oberdorf street - straight ahead - cross B171 - Dorf street Grundau - Blumenau - turn left main street - turn right Wiesenmühlen street - continue as Flöhatal cycle path marking - at Werksgraben. Destination GessingplatzTour information
Loop Road
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereby car to Olbernhau GessingplatzParkingParking lot at GessingplatzPublic transportation
- by train to Olbernhau station
- by bus to the bus station at Gessingplatz
Additional information
Interactive map of the Erzgebirge Tourism Association (www.erzgebirge-tourismus.de)
Tourist information Olbernhau, Grünthaler Straße 5, 09526 Olbernhau, Tel. +49 37360 689866,
Fax +49 37360 689865, tourinfo@olbernhau.de, www.olbernhau.deFerienwohnung Drechsel *** Olbernhau http://www.fewo-drechsel.de
Author
Matthias Drechsel
Organization
Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Challenging cycling round route from Olbernhau via the Czech Republic with ascents,
beautiful views and return to the valley of the Flöha to Olbernhau.
Safety guidelines
Please observe the following rules in the forest
- Those who follow the Fairplay rules "Forest and Bike" ensure that everyone can enjoy the forest and are always a welcome visitor.
- Stay on the paths and make sure nature doesn’t suffer under your wheels!
- Leave the forest in time at dusk to avoid disturbing animals during feeding.
- Leave no traces. Do not brake with locked wheels. Not every path withstands every braking maneuver and such behavior can damage our paths. Beware, surfaces covered with gravel cause longer braking distances on forest trails.
- Ride carefully, as forest paths are private forestry roads! Forest paths have several functions besides recreation, especially forestry. All timber is transported over these roads to public roads. Therefore, expect obstacles, uneven roads, or authorized vehicles and adapt your speed accordingly. Local path closures must be strictly observed.
- As on all public roads, pedestrians have priority over cyclists in the forest. Adjust your speed to the situation. Pedestrians, obstacles, or other bikers can appear unexpectedly on blind sections.
- You must be able to stop within sight. Only through mutual consideration can all enjoy the forest with all senses. Pay special attention to hikers, joggers, riders, skiers, and others.
- As for all seeking recreation in our forests, cyclists must take their trash back and place it in bins!
- Did you know that Sachsenforst currently maintains over 3,600 km of forest roads suitable for cyclists? According to § 11 paragraph 1 of the Saxon Forest Law, cycling is only allowed on roads and paths and not on sports and educational paths or footpaths.
- Help protect our forests and nature. If you notice any hazards, please inform the responsible Sachsenforst office or the forestry authority at the local district office.
Map
Hiking map GeoSn 1:25000 sheet 27 Olbernhau
Hiking and cycling map "Central Ore Mountains" 1:33,000