Kammweg Section 08 "From Bärenstein to Fichtelberg Kurort Oberwiesenthal"

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Fichtelberg, Kurort Oberwiesenthal

At the hikers' car park "Gipfelauffahrt Bärenstein", we follow the markings in the direction of Cranzahl. We soon reach the Cranzahl dam on mostly natural paths. Over the 500 m long dam wall of the drinking water dam, the trail continues on the paved straight peat road. On the way, we reach the "Toskabank" rest area, which offers us seating for a rest break. Via Fürstenweg and Wiesenweg past the stone pyramid in Kretscham-Rothensehma we reach the forest nature trail. This 1400 m long trail, lovingly laid out by the Neudorf forestry district, with water treading pools and rest areas, presents the forest habitat under the conditions of the low mountain range. On the Bimmelbahn adventure trail we can meet the Fichtelbergbahn, which has been running several times a day for over 100 years between Cranzahl and Oberwiesenthal with a steam locomotive. A short trip by train from Kretscham station to Neudorf to the Soup Museum or to the Weihrichkarzl Foam Manufactory provides unforgettable impressions. The Kammweg leads hikers along the Yellow Trail. Steadily ascending from the foot of the Fichtelberg, you approach Oberwiesenthal, which at 914 m is the highest town in Germany. Via the Floßzechen and Stümpel trails, it is worth taking a short detour to the Kreuzbrückfelsen rest area.Continue on the Bärenfangweg to the Waldeck or to the hotel of the Olympic ski jumping champion Jens Weißflog. From the Himmelsleiter ski slope, you can once again mobilise your energy on the cross-country ski trail during the hiking season to climb the Amtssteig, Saxony's highest mountain at 1215 metres. Caution: Here in the headwaters of the Zschopau, a section of about 200 m can be very wet and muddy at times. The Fichtelberg as a stage destination is the second highest mountain in the Ore Mountains after the Keilberg with 1244 m on the Bohemian side. A special attraction is Germany's oldest cable car, built in 1924, which connects the summit and the town centre with a difference in altitude of 303 metres. While Oberwiesenthal is known beyond its borders as a winter sports resort, the health resort also attracts visitors outside the winter season with its relaxing and extravagant activity offers. A beautiful postal distance column in Oberwiesenthal's market square bears witness to the forerunners of the narrow-gauge railway, the stagecoaches. Discover the mountain town, which is also home to globally successful winter sports athletes.