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The steam trains of the Fichtelberg Railway puff between Cranzahl and Kurort Oberwiesenthal several times a day. Those who like to be active themselves can cover the entire route or just a section of it on the "Erlebnispfad Bimmelbahn" (Bimmelbahn Adventure Trail), which runs largely parallel to the railway.

The Bimmelbahn adventure trail combines nature, technology and Erzgebirge culture in a special way. It starts in Cranzahl, where a visit to the Räuchermannmuseum (smoking man museum) is well worth it.

The trail runs parallel to the narrow-gauge Fichtelberg Railway through fields, meadows and shady forests. The whistling and puffing of the steam locomotive accompanies the hike and offers beautiful photo opportunities.

In Neudorf, hikers can visit the "Zum Weihrichkarzl" workshop, which showcases traditional handicrafts, and the original Soup Museum.

Along the route, rest areas, shelters and panoramic views invite you to take a break.

The destination is the spa town of Oberwiesenthal with places to stop for refreshments and sights to see.

The return journey can be made comfortably by steam locomotive.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 18.80 km
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    Average duration: 6h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 399 m
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    Descent: - 161 m
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    Highest point: 894 m
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    Lowest point: 640 m
  • ⚐ Country: Germany
  • ⚐ City: Sehmatal 
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    Start: N 50.5112° / E 12.992556°
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    End: N 50.421119° / E 12.971833°
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Photos

On the move with the Fichtelberg Railway
Rustic charm on the train
Magical moments included
Neudorf Church

Description of the walk

Start: Cranzahl railway station

Marking: Bimmelbahn adventure trail.

(S) The hike starts at Cranzahl railway station and follows a continuously marked path along the railway line to Oberwiesenthal. From the station, hikers walk to the main road.

(1) Keep left here.

(2) Turn left again. The farm track takes you through the countryside, past the Unterneudorf stop to Neudorf station.

(3) Shortly after the station, keep left on the main road.

(4) Turn right at the tracks and then immediately left onto "Am Steig".
Continue to follow the tracks, past Vierenstraße station to Kretscham-Rothensehma station.

(5) Keep right on the main road here and turn left at the edge of the forest, then immediately right again until you reach the next crossroads.

(6) Turn right here and follow the tracks to the left immediately behind them.
Walkers pass Niederschlag station and continue to a Y-junction with Bärenlohe.

(7) Turn right here to reach Bärenlohe. Cross the road and walk towards Neudorfer Straße.

(8) Keep left here and follow the main road in Hammerunterwiesenthal for a short distance.

(9) Before the railway station, turn right uphill and keep right at the crossroads.

(10) Turn left onto the discovery trail and follow the path until it meets the old Poststraße.

(11) In Unterwiesenthal, cross the railway tracks at the station and continue straight ahead.

(12) At the entrance to Oberwiesenthal, the tour turns left onto the main road and after a short while turns right along the railway tracks to the station.(E)

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 656 m - Cranzahl railway station
  2. 1 : km 0.48 - alt. 648 m - Main road, left
  3. 2 : km 0.86 - alt. 642 m - Hofweg, left
  4. 3 : km 4.8 - alt. 696 m - After the station, turn left onto the main road.
  5. 4 : km 4.9 - alt. 698 m - At the tracks on the right and "Am Steig" immediately on the left
  6. 5 : km 8.26 - alt. 795 m - Kretscham-Rothensehma railway station, on the right
  7. 6 : km 9.42 - alt. 843 m - Turn right at the crossroads, then left behind the railway tracks.
  8. 7 : km 12.11 - alt. 801 m - Y-junction, right onto Bärenlohe
  9. 8 : km 12.74 - alt. 810 m - Neudorfer Street, left
  10. 9 : km 13.8 - alt. 797 m - Turn right in front of the station
  11. 10 : km 14.43 - alt. 852 m - Discovery trail, left
  12. 11 : km 16.8 - alt. 855 m - Unterwiesenthal, cross the tracks on the left
  13. 12 : km 17.82 - alt. 871 m - Main road left, then right along the railway tracks
  14. E : km 18.79 - alt. 894 m - Oberwiesenthal Spa Railway Station

Notes

Author's tip

The best way to return is by taking the Fichtelbergbahn railway.

ATTENTION!

Hiking groups of 15 or more people who wish to use the Fichtelbergbahn railway must book in advance at https://www.fichtelbergbahn.de/service/reservierung/!

Safety

In Hammerunterwiesenthal Höhe Steinbruch, the path leads over a partially wet area.

Refreshment

Further information and links

SDG Sächsische Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft mbH
Fichtelbergbahn
Bahnhofstraße 7
09484 Kurort Oberwiesenthal
Tel. +49 37348 151-0
info@fichtelbergbahn.de
www.fichtelbergbahn.de

Public transport

Rail

  • RB 80 from Chemnitz to Annaberg-Buchholz, then continue by bus
  • RB 80 to Cranzahl, then continue by bus

Bus

  • Line 428 from Annaberg-Buchholz or Neudorf to Cranzahl (train station)
  • Bus stops along the route in Cranzahl, Neudorf, Kretscham-Rothensehma

How to

B95 towards Bärenstein, then to Cranzahl

Park

  • Cranzahl station, free of charge
  • Neudorf, Vierenstraße stop, free of charge
  • Kretscham-Rothensehma station car park
  • P1 Oberwiesenthal spa resort, subject to charge
  • Oberwiesenthal, Annaberger Straße
  • On-site parking guidance system

Coordinates

  • DD 50.511200, 12.992556
  • GMS 50°30'40.3"N 12°59'33.2"E
  • UTM 33U 357669 559739
  • 5w3w ///armrest.appearance.vow

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