Relaxed hiking and sleeping in the middle of the forest! Let's enjoy this day. 12 kilometers and just under 300 meters in altitude give us a leisurely day of hiking. We'll spend the night in the middle of the forest tonight. But don't worry - we won't be sleeping in a tent, we won't need to heat up canned soup and we won't have to fend off wild boars. Hiker-friendly hotels in the middle of the forest are inviting.
As early as the 1930s, a Holzhau leaflet was published with the words "Ideal summer retreat" and "The tempting ski paradise". Here at an altitude of 790 m, a summer retreat is still guaranteed today. From the Fischerbaude above the ski lift, we hike downhill to Rechenberg. Along the way, the wooden milestones and sculptures of the Blockline will surprise you - a special kind of cycling experience. Would you like a Rechenberger? That's Rechenberg beer from the Mulde valley. Rechenberg was granted brewing rights as a manor brewery back in 1558. Nowadays, the brewery only produces draught beer. A visit to the museum with a small beer tasting is well worthwhile. The ridge path leads uphill to a great rest area. Passing Waldeck, we reach Clausnitz at the top. Wonderful views allow our thoughts to wander far and wide. In the valley, we cross the Rachel Bridge. Timber was once rafted here from the Bohemian forests. Shortly afterwards, the XXL hiking sign for the ridge trail makes a powerful impression, guiding us safely up to the forest. We follow the old post road to the Kreuztanne in Sayda. Sayda was first mentioned in a document in 1207 as a rest and customs station for traders. We not only take a short break at the Kreuztanne, but also stay in the Waldhotel here.
Milestones: Holzhau - Rechenberg-Bienenmühle with brewery museum and eco-bath - Saydaer Weg - Neuclausnitz - Martinsweg - "Rachel" raft trench - Alte Poststraße - Sayda Kreuztanne
