Forest Hotel Kreuztanne – Purschenstein Castle loop from Berthelsdorf (Erzgeb)

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Forest Hotel Kreuztanne – Purschenstein Castle loop from Berthelsdorf (Erzgeb)

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Forest Hotel Kreuztanne – Purschenstein Castle loop from Berthelsdorf (Erzgeb)

06:21

77.9km

1,510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.73 km

Scenic asphalt descent with a view of the village

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Fantastic hits the nail on the head. I came from the other direction, but it's really beautiful.

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7.13 km

Bernhardshöhe

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Tough climb up from Mulda.

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20.8 km

Former Narrow-Gauge Railway Embankment Trail

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This path is great to drive, nice that the route of the old narrow-gauge railway has been preserved

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27.0 km

Talblick

Viewpoint

27.6 km

Forest Hotel Kreuztanne

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In its almost 200 years of history, the Waldhotel Kreuztanne in Sayda has seen a lot: in 1824, a post office was first built there, and soon the desire for …

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28.7 km

Altes Gehau

Forest

31.1 km

Flächennaturdenkmal Schwemmteiche und Schwemmwiesen

Nature Reserve

34.5 km

Schwarzer Busch

Forest

37.6 km

Viewpoint

39.3 km

Purschenstein Castle

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Unfortunately, you can't get into the castle, but at least the outdoor areas are accessible. The castle is currently used as a hotel. You can also eat in the restaurant.

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63.4 km

Wooden Sculptures in Blockhausen

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Always something new to discover

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69.9 km

Berthelsdorf–Mulda Cycle Path

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A great bypass for Lichtenberg. Attention: there are often pebbles and stones on the way. Take special care on the last descent to Mulda!

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77.9 km

Berthelsdorf (Erzgebirge) Railway Station

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Berthelsdorf station, station on the Freiberg - Holzhau line, previously the Freiberg - Brand-Erbisdorf (Langenau) line showed here. There is a small P + R parking lot in front of the train station, perfect for hiking.

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77.9 km

End point

Train Station

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