Summer in the Ore Mountains – adventure and relaxation

BLOCKLINE - the mountain bike adventure of the Ore Mountains

On a total of 140 kilometers, the great feeling of endless freedom awaits the bikers: Three exciting rounds lure adventurers from young to old on an expedition in the beautiful, untouched nature of the Eastern Ore Mountains. Breathtaking wooden signs show the way of the BLOCKLINE. In short stages, the tour leads through constantly changing landscapes - impressive panoramas, narrow valleys, deep forests and lots of water make it a real highlight.

Hiking trails in the area

The Waldhotel Kreuztanne is located at a crossroads of the old post roads and their historical access roads to the surrounding villages. Starting point and destination for all walks is the Waldhotel Kreuztanne, located 700 m above sea level. You can combine 4 circular walks in a star shape. The path along the old post road from Sayda leads you along the König Friedrich August Höhe (736 m - also called Friedebacher Höhe) and is marked on every hiking map as a viewpoint.

Visiting Seiffen

The small toy village of Seiffen is known far beyond its borders. You can see and experience the production of wood art from the Ore Mountains here. Look over the shoulders of the craftsmen as they chop chips and turn hoops... or try it out for yourself. Find your own Christmas decorations for the upcoming holidays, for example at the traditional house Wendt & Kühn or at Näumanns Holzkunst & Design.

In the toy village Seiffen you will also find a summer toboggan run, the famous church of lights, a toy museum or the model railroad exhibition.

BIKEMAN Mountainbike Routes Ore Mountains

Mountain bike adventure in the Ore Mountains- a project of PULSSCHLAG Bike+Sport Olbernhau

The BIKEMAN is back! What started in 2000 as an extreme mountain bike tour from Klingenthal to Altenberg over 180 km in one day, now finds its continuation in the new BIKEMAN Trail Ore Mountains. A large loop of approx. 155 km with the most beautiful trails in the middle of the Ore Mountains. The route offers fantastic views, enchanting nature, dreamy places and a varied course. 

Swimming fun for young and old - the Mulda adventure pool

The Mulda adventure pool offers pleasant refreshment on hot summer days and swimming fun is guaranteed for everyone. There is plenty of space on the sunbathing lawns and terraces. Table tennis tables, a volleyball court and a large playground provide plenty of variety.  An adventure pool, a fantastic water slide and a paddling pool await you.

www.erlebnisbad-mulda.de

Old Town of Freiberg

With Freudenstein Castle including the important mineral exhibition "terra mineralia". Also worth seeing is Freiberg Cathedral with a large number of objects of art historical value, including the tulip pulpit (1505), the miner's pulpit (1638), various epitaphs and two Silbermann organs (1711/1714).

Visiting Neuhausen

Europe's first nutcracker museum with the largest nutcracker collection in the world, the largest and smallest nutcracker and the largest music box in the shape of a theater and much more.

A very different kind of experience is a visit to the "Erzgebirgisches Glashüttenmuseum". It is located in the historic Fronfeste, not far from Purschenstein Castle. It houses unique evidence of the art of glassmaking that once existed in the Ore Mountains, dating back to the time of settlements around 1200 and justifying the term "glass country" for this region as early as the Middle Ages.

If you want a particularly beautiful panorama, stop at the Schwartenberg (789 m). Not only is the fantastic view worthwhile, but the landlord of the Schwartenbergbaude always has a joke for his guests!

Visiting Dresden

Dresden is internationally known as a cultural city with numerous important buildings, such as the Baroque Zwinger, excellent museums, such as the Gallery of Old Masters, and famous orchestras, such as the Saxon State Orchestra or the Kreuzchor. Much of Dresden's Old Town has been reconstructed and shaped by different architectural eras, in addition to the Zwinger, for example, with the Frauenkirche on Neumarkt, the Semper Opera House and the Hofkirche, as well as the Residenz Palace. The Striezelmarkt, founded in 1434, is one of the oldest and best-known Christmas markets in Germany. Dresden is also called Florence on the Elbe, originally mainly because of its art collections; its Baroque and Mediterranean-influenced architecture and its picturesque and climatically favorable location in the Elbe Valley have contributed significantly to this.

Discover the Sächsische Schweiz

Sächsische Schweiz is the perfect destination for hiking in Saxony. Varied hiking trails with steps, ladders and short climbs lead through the fascinating rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. In between, magnificent views await you each time. We are totally excited about hiking in Sächsische Schweiz.

Visit saechsische-schweiz.de for more information about the region. On this website you will find a number of beautiful walks in the area.

Visiting Prague

Just strolling through the historic center of the city is an experience: the many small, winding streets, churches and imposing Gothic and Baroque buildings give the city a charm all of its own. When the sun shines, the "Golden City" certainly shows its best side - according to legend, Prague got this name because of the sandstone towers that glisten gold in the sunlight.

One of the city's most famous attractions is Prague Castle, an imposing complex of churches and fortifications. As you explore the area around the castle, be sure to take a stroll through the beautiful gardens that surround it.