Activities in our area
Get to know the warmth of the people, the beauty of nature, traditional crafts, cultural sights, show mines, mining towns and much more.
Moving at your own pace through the charming nature of the Ore Mountains - that is pure happiness! Our house is ideally situated for hikers and cyclists, as the ancient name "Kreuztanne" reveals: up on the ridge trail, very close to the forest, by the dark fir, where the paths of the Old Salt Road and the Old Bohemian Trail cross.
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.
Season: Summer
Activity: Sport, Daytour, Family, (e) Mountainbike
Distance from Kreuztanne: 0-5 km
Directly located on the Kammweg; Ore Mountains - Voftland
We are located directly on the Kammweg on stage 2 coming from Holzhau towards Seiffen. Stop in the Waldhotel Kreuztanne and give those tired legs a rest. After a cold beer, a good meal, relaxation in the sauna and a wonderfully restful night, you will be reborn the next day and fit for the further kilometers on foot.
Season: Summer
Activity: Sport, Leisure, Hiking
Distance from Kreuztanne: 0-5 km
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.
Season: Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour, Family, Hiking
Distance from Kreuztanne: 0-5 km, 10-15 km
Exploring the Ore Mountains by bike - Olbernhau and region
The town of Olbernhau offers numerous suggestions for bicycle tours. The annual Olbernhau Cycle Tour has offered very scenic tours for more than 20 years. Some of these tours are signposted, so it is possible to cycle without a map. Just follow the small signs on the green, red and yellow tours.
Season: Summer
Activity: Sport, Leisure, Family, (e) Mountainbike
Distance from Kreuztanne: 0-5 km
Motorcycling in the area
For years we have been awarded as "Motorcycle-friendly hotel in Saxony" by ADAC in Saxony and the DEHOGA Saxony e.V.
Our hotel has:
- Sufficient parking space for motorcycles
- Drying facilities for rain-soaked items
- Washing and maintenance facilities
- A base of the most important tools.
- Extensive information material (suggestions for tours, tips for trips, road maps, useful addresses for motorcyclists, etc.).
Season: Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour
Distance from Kreuztanne: 0-5 km, 10-15 km
Winter sports in the Erzgebirge
There are numerous winter sports possibilities in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. When snow conditions are good, we recommend a snowshoe hike directly from the hotel - right across the field with a beautiful view of the snowy ridge of the Ore Mountains!
In the ski areas of Holzhau, Bad Einsiedel and Hermsdorf you will find top level cross-country ski trails. You can reach these areas by car in about 15 minutes.
Season: Winter
Activity: Sport, Leisure, Daytour, Family, Hiking
Distance from Kreuztanne: 0-5 km, > 15 km
