Vildštejn Castle – Großer Teich Schönberg loop from Skalná

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Karlovarský kraj

Vildštejn Castle – Großer Teich Schönberg loop from Skalná

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Vildštejn Castle – Großer Teich Schönberg loop from Skalná

02:38

9.89km

110m

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 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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808 m

Skalná Church

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The church was founded by the German Order of Knights, the first written mention dates back to 1297. In 1320 it was mentioned in the oldest parish register of the …

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948 m

Vildštejn Castle

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Very good food.

The castle Vildštejn (German wild stone) in Skalná in the Czech Republic was founded towards the end of the 12th century by the noble family Notthafft. Its …

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2.21 km

Skalná Flood Retention Basin

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This is where the Sazek (German: Soosbach) is dammed.

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2.45 km

Nature and Fairy Tale Trail

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A lovingly made nature trail.

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3.17 km

Schönberger Säuerling Forest Trail

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This easy-to-walk forest path leads directly past the Schönberger Säuerling.

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5.07 km

Großer Teich Schönberg

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A beautiful destination in every season.

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6.02 km

Gottesmarter Monument in Großenteich

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The village Großenteich was built in the 18th century along the ponds, which were slowly dried out. In 1820, the Saxon company Louis built a cotton weaving mill. In 1840, …

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6.07 km

Skalná–Velký Rybník Nature Trail

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Nature trail with hints on the native flora and fauna.

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9.89 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.03 km

1.64 km

1.58 km

1.24 km

381 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

3.21 km

1.78 km

400 m

179 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

April 15, 2022,Mit den Wanderfreunden Adorf auf Tour

Today I was on tour with the hiking friends from Lok Adorf. 15 hikers took the route under their feet.

A nice, fun group that I picked up like I'd always been there. Thank you very much for that.

The start was at the large pond in Schönberg/B. Brambach. The way to Skalna led us over the Säuerling to the …

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May 4, 2022,Wanderung nach Skalna und zum Säuerling

exploring new avenues with friends. There is also a lot of history to be found in the vicinity of the neighboring Czech Republic. 🪑 Quiet forest paths with lots of water are also ideal for hiking with children. There are 5 restaurants in Skalna and there will probably be a lot going on here on the WE. The castle is …

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March 6, 2025,Schönberg Vogtland nach Skalná In 🇨🇿 und zurück über die Quelle der Säuerling

Off to the Czech Republic to Schnitzel Franz in Skalna🇨🇿The ponds are still frozen here but otherwise it is a beautiful area. It is also steeped in history as the sign shows what is growing in the tree. Back from Skalna to Schönberg we take the path to Säuerling. The water really tastes a bit sour. It is supposed to …

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May 8, 2025,Schönberg (Bad Brambach) - Burg Vildstejn

What's odd is that the photos appear in reverse order. We hiked clockwise!

Unfortunately, we couldn't use the parking lot we had planned (photo 6) because it was closed by customs! The visible parking lot behind the entrance is falling into disrepair because it's unused!

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