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Basalt fan on the Hirtstein – Hirtstein loop from Steinbach

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Erzgebirgskreis

Basalt fan on the Hirtstein – Hirtstein loop from Steinbach

Moderate

3.5

(4)

9

hikers

Basalt fan on the Hirtstein – Hirtstein loop from Steinbach

02:41

8.94km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Steinbach

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.87 km

Shelter on the Auerhahnweg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A very good shelter.

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2

3.99 km

Forest and Meadow Trail to Hirtstein

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of the Bikeman Trail, inconspicuous but already strenuous

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3

4.62 km

Basalt fan on the Hirtstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a special geological outcrop.
The basalt fan was uncovered by quarry work. The pillars of the basalt, which became more and more visible in the course of the …

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4

4.78 km

Hirtsteinbaude Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Hirtsteinbaude was built by the branch association of the Erzgebirgsverein and was opened as an accommodation house on December 17, 1926. The ceremonial consecration took place on September 11, 1927. The construction costs were around 30,000 Reichsmarks.
Source: Wikipedia

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5

4.79 km

Hirtstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The basalt fan on the Hirtstein is a beautiful photo motif and the Hirtsteinbaude with its offers is highly recommended.

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6

4.80 km

Hirtstein Triangulation Column

Highlight • Monument

The triangulation stones were erected between 1862 and 1890 to survey Saxony. This one is right next to the Hirtsteinbaude.

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7

4.85 km

Bench with a view of the Preßnitz Valley

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Wonderful view over the Preßnitz valley.

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8

6.75 km

Rest area

Highlight • Rest Area

very nice for a break

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8.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.02 km

990 m

794 m

129 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

3.38 km

1.14 km

849 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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4°C

60 %

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