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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Sachsen (Ost)
A loop of 115.9 km from Lichtenhain-Mittelndorf. Along the way you climb 3,883 m and descend 3,273 m; the highest point is at 905 m. Walking time about 39 h – comfortably done in 6 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 11 °C
Along the way
- km 0.3 Ilmenquelle Spring
- km 1.3 Wand am Kipphorn Summit
- km 1.3 Hinterer Spätling Summit
- km 1.3 Vorderer Spätling Summit
- km 2.3 Großer Winterberg Summit · 556 m
- km 2.8 Bewachsener Turm Summit
- km 3.1 Kulissenwächter Summit
- km 3.1 Heringsteinkegel Summit
- km 3.1 Wurzelborn Spring
- km 3.3 Hinterer Versteckter Turm Summit
- km 3.3 Vorderer Versteckter Turm Summit
- km 3.5 Winterbergnadel Summit
- km 4.0 Bergfriednadel Summit
- km 4.0 Bergfried Summit
- km 4.0 Siegfried Summit
- km 4.1 Rollenturm Summit
- km 4.1 Schandauer Turm Summit
- km 4.1 Vergessener Kegel Summit
- km 4.3 Abendturm Summit
- km 4.3 Hinterer Schneeberger Turm Summit
- km 4.3 Verwitterter Turm Summit
- km 4.3 Kleiner Amboß Summit
- km 4.3 Frienstein Summit · 455 m
- km 4.3 Untertan Summit
- km 4.3 Friensteinwächter Summit
- km 4.3 Friensteinflössel Spring
- km 4.4 Schwarzes Horn Summit
- km 4.4 Püschnerturm Summit
- km 4.4 Frühlingsturm Summit
- km 4.4 Flüchtling Summit
- km 4.4 Fluchtwand Summit
- km 4.4 Großer Schartenkopf Summit
- km 4.4 Kleiner Schartenkopf Summit
- km 4.4 Vorderer Schneeberger Turm Summit
- km 4.4 Bonbon Summit
- km 4.4 Schneeberger Nadel Summit
- km 4.4 Pfadfinder Summit
- km 4.4 Gerbingspitze Summit
- km 4.4 Schneeberger Spitze Summit
- km 4.4 Neue Wenzelwand Summit
- km 4.4 Frühlingsaussicht Viewpoint
- km 4.4 Frühstücksplatz Viewpoint · 440 m
- km 4.6 Dorn Summit
- km 4.6 Heringsgrundscheibe Summit
- km 4.6 Heringsgrundwächter Summit
- km 4.8 Gamshornwächter Summit
- km 4.8 Satanskopf Summit
- km 4.9 Bussard Summit
- km 4.9 Vorderer Bussardturm Summit
- km 4.9 Heiliger Wenzel Summit
- km 4.9 Alter Bock Summit
- km 4.9 Rauschensteiner Turm Summit
- km 4.9 Flohspitze Summit
- km 4.9 Weißhorn Summit
- km 5.1 Bussardwand Summit
- km 5.1 Hinterer Bussardturm Summit
- km 5.1 Mittlerer Bussardturm Summit
- km 5.1 Promenadenspitze Summit
- km 5.1 Wackerzacke Summit
- km 5.1 Promenadensäule Summit
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 6 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Sachsen (Ost)” trail?
About 115.9 km as a loop. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Sachsen (Ost)” trail have?
About 3,883 m of ascent and 3,273 m of descent. The lowest point is at 112 m, the highest at 905 m.
How long does the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Sachsen (Ost)” trail take?
Plan for about 39 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 6 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Sachsen (Ost)” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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