Sylke-Otto Tour

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The circular route takes you via Loucna pod Klinovcem and the viewpoint at the Wirbelsteine to Klinovec. The route continues via Bozi Dar and the Fichtelberg back to the start of the tour.

This scenic circular route is named after the successful luge athlete Sylke Otto, who won two Olympic gold medals and is regarded as the most successful luge athlete of all time.

The route starts in Oberwiesenthal at the valley station of the cable car. From the centre, the path leads downhill and crosses the Fichtelbergbahn railway line. After crossing the border into the Czech Republic, the route climbs uphill with beautiful views of Oberwiesenthal and the Ore Mountains. Through the forest, the route reaches the Wirbelsteine, a rewarding viewpoint.

The route continues to Keilberg (Klínovec), the highest mountain in the Bohemian Ore Mountains, offering panoramic views. It then descends to Boží Dar and back to Germany.

The highlight is the Fichtelberg (1,215 m). The viewing tower offers an impressive panoramic view before the route leads back to Oberwiesenthal.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.16 mi
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    Average duration: 7h 50 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 2,047 ft
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    Descent: - 2,037 ft
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    Highest point: 4,104 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,822 ft
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Photos

Keilberg in a sea of fog
On the Keilberg
Drone shot of the Keilberg
On the outskirts of Bozi Dar

Description of the walk

Start: Valley station of the Fichtelberg cable car

Marking: Sylke-Otto Tour

(S/E) The route takes you down Hüttenbachstraße, initially across the border to Loučná (Böhmisch Wiesenthal).

(1) The route continues via Nové Domky up to the Hofberg.

(2) You’ll walk along Road 223, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Oberwiesenthal. At the Wirbelstein ascent, you’ll reach the highest peak in the Ore Mountains, the Keilberg.

(3) After a descent that is stony at first, you’ll reach Boží Dar (Gottesgab).

(4) You’ll cross the border at the Neues Haus.

(5) Passing the Relaxhotel Sachsenbaude, you’ll head up via the Kleiner Fichtelberg to the Fichtelberg.

(6) Following the Philosophenweg, you return to the valley station.(S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,979 ft - Valley station of the Fichtelberg cable car
  2. 1 : mi 0.7 - alt. 2,835 ft - Border with Loučná; continue to the right
  3. 2 : mi 2.11 - alt. 3,264 ft - Follow Road 223
  4. 3 : mi 6.84 - alt. 4,104 ft - Keilberg
  5. 4 : mi 9.23 - alt. 3,356 ft - Boží Dar (God’s Gift)
  6. 5 : mi 9.92 - alt. 3,556 ft - Border crossing at Neues Haus
  7. 6 : mi 11.55 - alt. 3,999 ft - Fichtelberg
  8. S/E : mi 13.16 - alt. 2,979 ft - Valley station of the Fichtelberg cable car

Notes

Getting there

Public transport

Train

Fichtelbergbahn from Cranzahl to Oberwiesenthal

Bus

  • Bus route 411 from Annaberg-Buchholz to Oberwiesenthal (Am Bahnhof)
  • Route 414 from Rittersgrün to Oberwiesenthal (at the station)
  • Route 429 from Jöhstadt to Oberwiesenthal (at the station)
  • Route 436 from Neudorf to Oberwiesenthal (at the station)
  • Route 210 from Chemnitz to Oberwiesenthal (Bus Station)
  • Line A City transport

Parking

  • Car park at the suspension railway
  • Car park at Hüttenbach

Coordinates

  • DD 50.423564, 12.968245
  • GPS 50°25'24.8"N 12°58'05.7"E
  • UTM 33U 355678 5587698
  • w3w ///laubbaum.aufhielten.verträgen

Numerous places to stop for refreshments in Oberwiesenthal and Bozi Dar, as well as some snack bars along the route

Worth a visit

Author’s tip

Be sure to make a detour to the Wirbelsteine!

Places of interest

  • Wirbelsteine, Fichtelberg and Keilberg
  • Boží Dar – home of Anton Günther (birthplace, grave)
  • Memorial stones
  • Peace Bell (rings at 4 pm on Sundays and public holidays)
  • Marine Aquarium
  • Fichtelberg suspension railway

Further information and links

Visitor Information for the spa town of Oberwiesenthal
Karlsbader Straße 3
09484 Oberwiesenthal Spa Town
Tel. +49 37348 1550-50
info@oberwiesenthal.de
www.oberwiesenthal.de

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