A 6-hour border experience between Oberwiesenthal and Boží Dar

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The hike crosses the border between Germany and the Czech Republic and offers a perfect combination of physical challenge and breathtaking scenery in the Ore Mountains.

The route begins in the spa town of Oberwiesenthal, Germany’s highest town. From here, the roughly 18.6 km-long tour sets off along the border. The route takes you along forest tracks and high-altitude paths with constant ups and downs, typical of the ridge region. A detour to the Amtssteigfelsen is well worth it for the sweeping views.

Passing the Bächelhütte and Börnerwiese, you reach Tellerhäuser, where the “Zwergentreff” is a great place to take a break. You then cross the border into the Czech Republic and hike through forests towards Boží Dar. There is plenty to discover along the Christkindlweg. The village offers culture and the atmosphere of the Ore Mountains.

The route takes you back to Oberwiesenthal via the Zechengrund, where you can stop for refreshments and a stroll.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 18.46 km
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    Average duration: 6h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 353 m
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    Descent: - 352 m
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    Highest point: 1,080 m
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    Lowest point: 889 m
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Description of the walk

Start: The walk begins in the centre of the spa town of Oberwiesenthal (Germany’s highest town)

Signposting: Much of the route follows the “Jens-Weißflog-Tour” signposts

(S/E) The hike initially climbs along Vierenstraße towards K1, the lift and Prjiut in the direction of "Basislager Fichtelberg" (formerly Sportbaude Waldeck).

(1) At the base camp, turn left onto the Ausrückeweg and then left again towards the Hirschfalzhütte. Continue to follow the Jens-Weißflog-Tour through the forest until the route reaches the road and the Bächelhütte.

(2) Cross the road and walk downhill to the Zwergentreff.

(3) From there, walk to the border and cross it.

(4) Turn left here and DO NOT follow the signs for the Jens-Weißflog-Tour any further. Instead, keep left. After a short while, you will come across the markings again.
This is because the Jens-Weißflog-Tour makes a circular route of about 7 kilometres at this point and then rejoins your route.

So follow the markings again and you will reach Boží Dar shortly afterwards.

(5) The walk takes you through the village and back across the border.

(6) Immediately after the border, leave the marked trail and turn right. The route takes you through Zechengrund and back towards the starting point via Keilbergstraße, Zechenstraße and Büttnerweg.(S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 912 m - Centre of the spa town of Oberwiesenthal
  2. 1 : km 1.89 - alt. 981 m - Fichtelberg base camp
  3. 2 : km 6.64 - alt. 1,047 m - Road and the Bächelhütte
  4. 3 : km 9.56 - alt. 967 m - Dwarves' meeting place
  5. 4 : km 11.01 - alt. 1,003 m - Signposting: Leave the Jens-Weißflog Tour briefly
  6. 5 : km 13.31 - alt. 1,021 m - Boží Dar
  7. 6 : km 14.97 - alt. 1,080 m - Turn right after the border
  8. S/E : km 18.46 - alt. 911 m - Centre of the spa town of Oberwiesenthal

Notes

Equipment

We recommend weatherproof clothing, sturdy footwear and a rucksack with provisions for the journey.

Please carry your ID card (as this is a cross-border tour to the Czech Republic)

Places to stop for refreshments

Prijut 12
"Schanzenblick" guesthouse and restaurant
"Schuppen" restaurant
Herberger Inn and Guesthouse

Further information and links

In Oberwiesenthal (https://www.oberwiesenthal.de/) and Boží Dar (https://www.bozidar.cz/de/) there are numerous sights and places to stop for refreshments.

Getting there

Public transport

Take the train to Chemnitz Central Station – from there, take bus route 210 via Annaberg-Buchholz directly to Oberwiesenthal. Alternatively, take the Erzgebirgsbahn to Cranzahl – change to the historic Fichtelbergbahn (narrow-gauge railway) to Kurort Oberwiesenthal station.

Bus stops along the route:

  • Tellerhäuser, turning loop
  • Oberwiesenthal, Neues Haus
  • Oberwiesenthal, Bächelhütte
  • Oberwiesenthal, Market
  • Oberwiesenthal, railway station

Directions

Take the B95 towards Annaberg-Buchholz and continue to Oberwiesenthal. Alternatively, take the A4 motorway (Chemnitz-Mitte exit) or the A72 (Reichenbach exit). The distance from Chemnitz is approximately 60 km.

Parking

Parking in Oberwiesenthal:

  • At the ski stadium
  • At the ice and sports arena
  • At Hüttenbach
  • On Annaberger Str.
  • P1 By the cable car
  • At the toboggan run
  • Rotes Vorwerk
  • Vierenstraße/ E.-Riedel-Straße

Tellerhäuser car parks:

  • on the Grenzhang
  • on the S271 at Tellerhäuser

Car parks in Gottesgab:

  • 362 62 Boží Dar-Ostrov nad Ohří

Coordinates

  • DD 50.421188, 12.968489
  • GMS 50°25'16.3"N 12°58'06.6"E
  • UTM 33U 355689 5587434
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Worth a visit

Author’s tip

If you wish, you can include the Amtsfelsen viewpoint or hike from Bozi Dar across the plateau and along the moor nature trail.

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