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From Goßdorf via Lohsdorf and Hohnstein to Rathen

At a glance

  • Start: Goßdorf-Kohlmühle train station
  • Destination: Kurort Rathen train station
  • Medium
  • 19,41 km
  • 5 hours 50 minutes
  • 442 m
  • 365 m
  • 113 m

This very impressive tour leads from Goßdorf-Kohlmühle through the beautiful Schwarzbachtal valley to Lohsdorf and from there along the old glass road to Hohnstein. From Hohnstein, the route continues over the interesting Hockstein to Rathen.

The tour leads from Goßdorf-Kohlmühle through the Sebnitztal valley to the Goßdorfer Raubschloss castle and then on through the beautiful Schwarzbachtal valley to Lohsdorf. From Lohsdorf, the route follows the old Bohemian Glass Road to Hohnstein and Hohnstein Castle. The route then continues through the Polenztal valley over the Hockstein to Rathen.

The tour is categorised as moderately difficult, as some of the paths are unpaved and there are some tough climbs to conquer - especially to the Goßdorfer Raubschloss and the Hockstein.

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