On the E3 to Sachsenstein near Lauter

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This scenic circular walk follows the E3 for the most part and starts in Lauter near the outdoor swimming pool. The path leads through an allotment garden into the idyllic Griesetal valley, accompanied by the babbling of a stream. Passing a former ski jump and pastures, the route enters the forest and climbs steadily uphill.

At the edge of the forest, it is worth making a short detour to the former nine-trunk beech tree. The path then winds through woodland and clearings before climbing once more. A pond marks the turn-off to the Conradswiese forest school. Shortly afterwards, the route leads to the Sachsenstein viewpoint, offering sweeping views across the Ore Mountains.

Passing through the Danelchristelgut estate, where refreshments are available, the route descends back to Lauter with beautiful views. The route is not marked throughout, so we recommend using the digital route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.05 km
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    Average duration: 3h 35 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 249 m
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    Descent: - 246 m
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    Highest point: 667 m
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    Lowest point: 442 m
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Description of the walk

Start: The hike begins on Lindenstraße in Lauter, near the outdoor swimming pool.

(S/E) From there, the route leads past an allotment garden and the outdoor swimming pool, following the European long-distance hiking trail E3. A meadow path leads into the idyllic Griesbach Valley, where the route crosses meadows and then runs along the edge of the forest before crossing a small stream and leading into the woods.

(1) The route climbs steadily through the shady woodland. At the next junction, keep to the right and follow the ascending path through sparse woodland. Eventually, you will reach a cross-path at the edge of the forest.

(2) Turn right here.
Side trip: If you wish, you can take a short detour to the left (approx. 100 m) to the site of the former nine-trunk beech tree.

Back on the main path, the route continues on level ground through the forest and across open areas.

(3) At the Griesbach, turn left off the main path onto Buchenweg and follow it uphill again. The path remains on the E3 and leads to the Conradswiese forest school, after two right turns.

(4) Behind the forest school, keep to the right.

(5) After about 400 metres, the path leaves the E3 to the right. You now follow a quieter forest path until, after a short while, you reach the turn-off to the left for the Unterer Sachsenstein – a striking vantage point.

(6) Follow the path to the Unterer Sachsenstein.

(7) The return journey follows the same route back to the previous junction.

(6) Here, keep left. At the next junction, turn right and then continue straight on until the forest opens up, revealing a view of the Danelchristelgut with its hotel and refreshment stop.

(8) At the hotel, follow the road to the left. After several hundred metres, Lindenstraße branches off to the right; follow this downhill to the starting point in Lauter. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 442 m - On Lindenstraße in Lauter, near the outdoor swimming pool
  2. 1 : km 1.35 - alt. 499 m - Cross Griesbach and head into the forest
  3. 2 : km 2.53 - alt. 572 m - Detour to the former nine-trunk beech tree, on the left
  4. 3 : km 4.47 - alt. 589 m - Griesbach, left
  5. 4 : km 5.43 - alt. 661 m - Conradswiese Forest School, on the right
  6. 5 : km 5.82 - alt. 645 m - Leave E3 to the right
  7. 6 : km 6.58 - alt. 648 m - Turn-off to Unterer Sachsenstein
  8. 7 : km 6.89 - alt. 664 m - Lower Sachsenstein
  9. 8 : km 8.26 - alt. 537 m - Danelchristelgut
  10. S/E : km 10.05 - alt. 442 m - On Lindenstraße in Lauter, near the outdoor swimming pool

Notes

Refreshments

https://www.erzgebirge-hotel.de/

How to get there

Public transport

  • Bus: Lauter bus stop, Schwarzenberger Str
  • Train: Lauter, railway station

Directions

B101 via Schwarzenberg or Aue

Parking

Parking available at Lindenstr. 10 and at the outdoor swimming pool in Lauter.

Coordinates

  • DD 50.555052, 12.744688
  • GMS 50°33'18.2"N 12°44'40.9"E
  • UTM 33U 340244 5602775
  • w3w ///tafeln.eistee.prägte

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