W@nderbarer Silberberg
A loop of 97.2 km from Aue. Along the way you climb 2,522 m and descend 2,523 m; the highest point is at 816 m. Walking time about 31 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 11 °C
Along the way
- km 2.9 Eichhörnchenquelle Spring
- km 3.4 Hammerberg Summit · 473 m
- km 3.6 Biedenkopfblick Viewpoint
- km 8.5 Buchenberg Summit · 420 m
- km 8.8 Dürrer Berg Summit · 424 m
- km 29.1 Lauterblick Viewpoint
- km 29.3 Geringsberg Summit · 520 m
- km 31.7 An der Griese Shelter
- km 36.0 Galgenberg/Blick auf Altstadt Viewpoint
- km 36.1 Galgenberg/ Blick auf Sonnenleithe Viewpoint
- km 37.4 Ottenstein Summit
- km 44.7 Hanelblick Viewpoint
- km 47.4 Hohes Rad Summit · 638 m
- km 49.4 Eisenhütte Hut
- km 51.5 Hirschenstein Summit · 639 m
- km 55.3 Spiegelwaldblick Viewpoint
- km 56.0 Morgenleithe Summit · 812 m
- km 60.6 Spanhübel Summit · 645 m
- km 62.3 Eichert Summit · 564 m
- km 62.7 Heidelsberg Summit · 522 m
- km 68.1 Gleesberg Summit · 593 m
- km 68.3 Köhlerturm Viewpoint
- km 68.8 Köhlerquelle Spring
- km 73.5 Aussicht von der Pochwerkhalde Viewpoint
- km 78.5 FKK Bathing spot
- km 82.0 Forstteich Bathing spot
- km 86.8 Keilberg Summit · 559 m
- km 86.8 Fürst-Bismarck-Turm Schneeberg Viewpoint · 580 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 5 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Ottenstein
Stage ends near Morgenleithe
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “W@nderbarer Silberberg” trail?
About 97.2 km as a loop.
How much elevation gain does the “W@nderbarer Silberberg” trail have?
About 2,522 m of ascent and 2,523 m of descent. The lowest point is at 335 m, the highest at 816 m.
How long does the “W@nderbarer Silberberg” trail take?
Plan for about 31 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 5 daily stages.
Can I follow the “W@nderbarer Silberberg” 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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