When music inspires. Of course, music is very subjective. Some people hike with earplugs and are best able to switch off to heavy metal, while others prefer to enjoy the sounds of nature. The most famous songwriter in the Ore Mountains, as we would call him today, was Anton Günther at the beginning of the 20th century. A border wanderer between Prague and the Ore Mountains, who more than revered his homeland and wrote countless songs. We come across his name several times today.
Many successful winter sports athletes come from Oberwiesenthal, such as Sylke Otto and Jens Weißflog. The ridge trail leads past the ski arena through the forest. Again and again we cross the circuit for the roller skiers. Mutual respect ensures accident-free outdoor fun for both sides. Now we come across the Anton Günther Trail. It runs for 57 km through Saxony and the north-west of the Czech Republic. We follow parts of it from time to time. After the first houses in Tellerhäuser, we descend into the Pöhlwassertal valley to the Wettinbrunnen fountain with its refuge and Anton Günther memorial stone. Here we take a break from hiking. What is your favorite snack? Liverwurst, minced pork or egg buns? Our TIP: Always pack a "Bemme" (sandwich, slice, sandwich) as there is not a refreshment stop on every stage of the Kammweg. Well fortified, we reach Ehrenzipfel. The border with the Czech Republic is very close here - we only have to cross the stream once. We march uphill towards Rittersgrün, which is often described as a picture-book village. The Saxon Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, which railroad enthusiasts have spent years creating, is well worth a visit.
Milestones: Fichtelberg - Wellenschaukel - Sparkassen-Ski-Arena - Bächelhütte - NSG Börnerwiese - Tellerhäuser - Wettinplatz with Fuchslochstollen and fountain - Rittersgrün (Zollstraße)
