Old town charm and European traces in Schwarzenberg
- 4:05 h
- 13.86 km
- 446 m
- 446 m
- 434 m
- 629 m
- 195 m
- Start: Herrenhof Erlahammer, Schwarzenberg
- Destination: Herrenhof Erlahammer, Schwarzenberg
This scenic tour begins at the historic Herrenhof Erlahammer, a lovingly restored half-timbered complex that not only impresses with its architecture but is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Montanregion Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří. The small exhibition on site offers fascinating insights into the industrial and cultural past of the region, making it a perfect start for a hike with depth.
The path leads uphill on the Wanderbarer Silberberg through open meadows, golden fields, and shady woodland sections. Those who occasionally turn around will be rewarded with fantastic views over the valley and the surrounding ridges – the panorama expands with every step. Once at the summit, hikers are treated to a quiet moment with a wide view. Pure Ore Mountains.
Over meadows and fields it continues to Pöhla. Here the ski jump stands as a striking symbol of winter sports in the region. Shortly afterwards, a idyllic pond with seating invites you to rest and enjoy. Perfect to just let your soul dangle.
From here, the trail follows the European long-distance path E3. It goes through the village and uphill again on a little-used road, always accompanied by views over the forested hills of the Ore Mountains. Over open meadows with fascinating wide views, the path approaches the town of Schwarzenberg.
Shortly before the town center, a detour to the Ottenstein offers a magnificent view of the roofs and alleys of Schwarzenberg. Those choosing the direct path ascend via the Schlossberg to Schwarzenberg Castle and into the historic old town. Half-timbered houses, cobbled alleys, and cafés invite exploration – be sure to allow enough time!
From there the E3 continues to the Waldbühne Schwarzenberg – one of Germany’s most beautiful natural amphitheaters – and along the Schwarzwasser valley back to Herrenhof Erlahammer.
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Directions
At the bottom, the ski jump awaits opposite. Behind the jump, the path curves back to the road, which you follow right through the village until stairs lead down on the right. A few meters further is the football pitch, where you turn left and leave the "Wanderbarer Silberberg". On the main street, keep left and now follow the markings of the European long-distance path E3.
Walk uphill on the road that curves to the right and continue until the E3 branches off to the right above a viewpoint bench. Follow this path through fields with wide views, always further, until it meets a road. Turn right there and immediately leave the road to the left again. Keep following the path until it meets a road again after some time. Follow this to the left and just after the river take two left turns again. Stay on the right riverbank and climb up to the castle. After visiting the castle, turn left to go through the old town to the market. Here keep left again and continue on the E3. After the houses, hikers turn right. The path runs along a small stream. Go left onto Bermsgrüner Straße and after a few hundred meters left again to the street "Am Rockelmann". Shortly afterwards you reach the Waldbühne in Schwarzenberg. Leave the Waldbühne at the bottom to the right and walk downhill through a allotment garden area. In the valley, turn right onto Kirchsteig, so that shortly you encounter Gießereistraße. Always keep left and finally cross the tracks and the river. Straight ahead onto Crandorfer Straße and then left Am Rothenberg downhill again. After a few meters, hikers reach the starting point at Erlahammer on the right.
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Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Directions & Parking facilities
B101 to Schwarzenberg
Parking is available directly at Erlahammer, also in Pöhla next to the football pitch, in the Altstadt car park in Schwarzenberg, and at the parking lot on Hammerweg.
Arrival by train to Schwarzenberg possible, from the station by bus to Herrenhof Erlahammer.
Several bus stops in Pöhla and Erla, located near the route.
Additional information
Author
Anni Borrmann, TVE
Organization
Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
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Anni Borrmann, TVE
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