Legendary stories around Kapellenberg This stage offers a lot of variety and some legendary stories around Bad Brambach. The hike runs mainly on natural forest and field paths directly along the Czech border.
After about 4 km you reach the small village of Bärendorf, where a short detour to the source of the White Elster, the main river of the Vogtland, is possible. The stone-framed spring monument is also located on the Czech side. Now the route goes uphill to the 759 m high Kapellenberg. Due to the steep mountain slope, the observation tower offers a wide view over the Ore Mountains, Kaiserwald, Eger Basin, the Fichtel Mountains and the Elster Mountains. The following section of the path holds several mysterious legends. The ruins of the chapel tell the story of three unhappily in love sisters or the nearby golden well hides a treasure of gold. However, the water of the spring below is said to flow so abundantly that it would flood the entire Eger basin – so hands off the treasure!
After the descent, a visit to the village of Schönberg is a nice change. The castle Schönberg, with its octagonal tower visible from afar, has been extensively restored and the cozy castle café in the lower rooms invites you to take a coffee break. The castle owner occasionally gives very interesting tours through the castle. After another 6 km, the hike ends again in Bad Brambach.
