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Valley of the Rote Weißeritz – Tiefenbach Waterfall loop from Weißeritzwiesen Schellerhau

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Saxony

Altenberg

Valley of the Rote Weißeritz – Tiefenbach Waterfall loop from Weißeritzwiesen Schellerhau

Hard

4.0

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Valley of the Rote Weißeritz – Tiefenbach Waterfall loop from Weißeritzwiesen Schellerhau

05:47

20.2km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Weißeritzwiesen Schellerhau

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.70 km

View of the Ore Mountains Meadows

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A dream tour from Altenberg to Schellerhau and back, even with snowshoes.

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2.62 km

Snake Motif Stone at Weißeritzwiesen, Schellerhau

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Part of the "Teufelino" children's hiking trail.

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2.74 km

Valley of the Rote Weißeritz

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this is an easy tour in beautiful nature, not overcrowded and highly recommended

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2.76 km

Gute Laune Bridge

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At this point you cross the Good Mood Bridge. There is also a notice board.

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5.88 km

Bench with views of the Großer Galgenteich and the Kahleberg

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When visiting the orchids, a small detour is worthwhile for this far-reaching view

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6.88 km

Altenberg

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Altenberg is a town in the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district. It is one of the state-approved health resorts in the Eastern Ore Mountains. The town is the seat of …

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8.81 km

Tiefenbach Waterfall near Altenberg.

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Located at approximately 660 meters above sea level, it was artificially created in 1954.

The stamp station is no longer located on-site due to two …

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15.9 km

SachsenEnergie Eiskanal Altenberg

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The ice track in Altenberg is one of the most demanding and at the same time one of the most dangerous bobsled runs in the world. We were able to …

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.59 km

2.43 km

2.18 km

1.31 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.38 km

4.09 km

3.13 km

2.50 km

2.29 km

1.11 km

731 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

16°C

11°C

51 %

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Valley of the Rote Weißeritz – Tiefenbach Waterfall loop from Weißeritzwiesen Schellerhau

View of the Ore Mountains Meadows

Snake Motif Stone at Weißeritzwiesen, Schellerhau

Valley of the Rote Weißeritz

Gute Laune Bridge

Bench with views of the Großer Galgenteich and the Kahleberg

Altenberg

Tiefenbach Waterfall

SachsenEnergie Eiskanal Altenberg

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