Viewpoint bliss and fairy-tale forest – Around the Pöhlberg

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A leisurely walk with fascinating panoramic views and the enchantment of fairy tales

This varied circular walk starts at the car park below the Pöhlberg. A short climb leads to the ‘Butterfässer’, a striking basalt formation by the side of the path. Hikers then follow the middle Pöhlberg circular trail, which delights families in particular with its little fairy-tale stations.

After just a few steps, sweeping views open up over fields, villages and the ridges of the Ore Mountains as far as Keilberg and Fichtelberg. This panorama accompanies much of the walk and repeatedly invites you to pause and take it all in.

About halfway along the route, sure-footed hikers may wish to take a detour to the historic St. Briccius treasure trove.

The route continues through peaceful mixed woodland, past old clay pits, a former quarry and the former site of the ski jump. You eventually return to the starting point via the old bobsleigh track.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.03 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 279 ft
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    Descent: - 276 ft
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    Highest point: 2,569 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,356 ft
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View of Bärenstein, Fichtelberg and Keilberg
View of the Pöhlberg with its observation tower
Butter churns on the Pöhlberg
View of the vast Ore Mountains landscape

Description of the walk

Start: The starting point of the walk is the car park at the mixing plant.

(S/E) From here, walk uphill to the large area with the basalt columns.

(1) There, hikers turn right onto a narrow path and follow the signs for the middle circular route.

(2) About halfway along the route, you have the option of following the signs to the St. Briccius treasure trove.
This detour is only recommended for sure-footed walkers.
You then return along the same path and continue your walk on the circular route until you reach the old bobsleigh track.

(3) There, the path leads downhill to the right and eventually ends at the road opposite the car park. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,356 ft - Car park at the mixing plant
  2. 1 : mi 0.34 - alt. 2,510 ft - Site with the basalt columns, turn right
  3. 2 : mi 0.95 - alt. 2,513 ft - Detour to St. Briccius treasure trove
  4. 3 : mi 1.78 - alt. 2,487 ft - Old bobsleigh track, turn right
  5. S/E : mi 2.03 - alt. 2,359 ft - Car park at the mixing plant

Notes

Getting there

Public transport

  • Train: Annaberg-Buchholz Lower Station (Please note: continuing by bus is recommended, as there is a significant climb)
  • Bus: Annaberg-Buchholz stop, B 95/Am Kätplatz

Directions

via the B95 and the B101

Parking

at Kätplatz or directly at the “Mischplatz” car park

Coordinates

  • DD 50.575658, 13.022145
  • GPS 50°34'32.4"N 13°01'19.7"E
  • UTM 33U 359957 5604505
  • w3w ///direction.known.preserved

Worth a visit

Author’s tip

A detour to the Pöhlberg with its tower is just as worthwhile as a visit to the town centre of Annaberg-Buchholz with its numerous highlights.

Further information and links

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