--- title: "Karl May Hiking Trail" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/karl-may-hiking-trail" description: "Following in the footsteps of one of Germany’s most famous writers, the Karl May Hiking Trail winds through his birthplace, Hohenstein-Ernstthal. This loop trail connects numerous sites closely associated with Karl May’s life and work with varied stretches of countryside around the town. The starting point is the Karl May House, the writer’s birthplace and now a museum. From here, the trail leads, among other places, across Neumarkt—where a bust of Karl May stands—and past St. Trinitatis Church, where Karl May was baptized in 1842. Historic buildings and informational signs along the route tell the story of his childhood, his family, and various stages of his eventful life. The route then leaves the city limits and heads toward Oberwald. Along the way, you’ll find, among other things, a Western ranch, the serpentinite quarry with its biotope, and the legendary Karl May Cave. It is said that Karl May once sought refuge here while being pursued by the police. The trail eventually leads back to Hohenstein-Ernstthal via forest paths. Passing the Textile and Racing Museum as well as other sites related to Karl May, you’ll arrive back at the Karl May House." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4326187/ee70d3a5ef1ecc7757a8111c2b48bccbf595959b3a9bba3061020dd56230e268/karl-may-wanderweg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Karl May Hiking Trail ===================== - 12.43 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking Karl-May-Wanderweg Karl-May-Wanderweg Karl-May-Höhle Karl-May-Wanderweg - 3:30 h - 12.43 km - 215 m - 210 m - 343 m - 465 m - 122 m - - Start: Karl May House - Destination: Karl May House Following in Karl May's Footsteps Through Hohenstein-Ernstthal: This loop trail connects historic sites associated with his life, nature, and the legendary Karl May Cave. Following in the footsteps of one of Germany’s most famous writers, the Karl May Hiking Trail winds through his birthplace, Hohenstein-Ernstthal. This loop trail connects numerous sites closely associated with Karl May’s life and work with varied stretches of countryside around the town. The starting point is the Karl May House, the writer’s birthplace and now a museum. From here, the trail leads, among other places, across Neumarkt—where a bust of Karl May stands—and past St. Trinitatis Church, where Karl May was baptized in 1842. Historic buildings and informational signs along the route tell the story of his childhood, his family, and various stages of his eventful life. The route then leaves the city limits and heads toward Oberwald. Along the way, you’ll find, among other things, a Western ranch, the serpentinite quarry with its biotope, and the legendary Karl May Cave. It is said that Karl May once sought refuge here while being pursued by the police. The trail eventually leads back to Hohenstein-Ernstthal via forest paths. Passing the Textile and Racing Museum as well as other sites related to Karl May, you’ll arrive back at the Karl May House. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (1%) Street (5%) Asphalt (31%) Gravel (30%) Trail (15%) Path (18%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Some routes are well marked. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there****By public transportation** - By train to Hohenstein-Ernstthal Station (the Karl May House is about a 10-minute walk from the station) **By car:** - Take the A4 to the Wüstenbrand or Hohenstein-Ernstthal exit - Take the B180 along Goldbachtalstraße - Take the B173 toward Nutzung/along Nutzunger Straße Read more **Parking**Directly across from the Karl May House, there is a small parking lot at the corner of Mittelstraße and Karl-May-Straße for visitors arriving by car. Alternatively, you can park at the near the Rabensteiner Forest . Read more Additional information Click to visit the Karl May Hiking Trail page on the Hohenstein-Ernstthal website Read more Literature - youthe digital map of the Karl May Hiking Trail Read more Author Vanessa Hähnel Organization Tourismusverband Chemnitz Zwickau Region e. V. License (master data) Vanessa Hähnel Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author **Our Tips for Explorers** - Karl May House - Karl May Cave - Hohenstein-Ernstthal Textile and Racing Museum - PURPLE PATH Artwork: Medusa Motorbike by Caroline Mesquita Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Exhibition - Place of interest - Retail - Tours 9.70 km - Hiking 32.90 km - Hiking 16.14 km - Hiking Contact 09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal Download GPX file - -