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Pond at Schindelgraben – Karl May cave with rest area loop from Hohenstein-Ernstthal

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Pond at Schindelgraben – Karl May cave with rest area loop from Hohenstein-Ernstthal

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Pond at Schindelgraben – Karl May cave with rest area loop from Hohenstein-Ernstthal

01:03

3.87km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Bus stop

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179 m

Oberwald Free Hiking Car Park

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Good starting point for a tour in the Oberwald

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408 m

Forest Ponds

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Quiet place to enjoy.

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1.13 km

Pond at Schindelgraben

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Beautiful idyllic pond. This is a good place to linger.

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1.58 km

Forest Rest Area with Benches

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Small idyllic bank to linger.

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2.08 km

The Karl May Cave, also known as the Little Iron Cave, is located in the Waldenburg Upper Forest near Hohenstein-Ernstthal. Originally a mine tunnel dating back to 1620, it was later used as a shelter. In 1869, Karl May hid here when he was wanted for theft. Five years later, he mentioned the cave in his story "The Rose of Ernstthal." It was officially named after him in 1933. During the GDR era, it was closed to the public. Today, however, it can be easily visited again and serves as a reminder of the famous author.

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2.49 km

Pechgraben Stream

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The Pechgraben and its tributary, the Schindelgraben, run through the areas of Hohenstein-Ernstthal and Callenberg. With a protected area of 45,706 m², they are a valuable example of natural, strongly meandering streams in the low mountain range. Due to their rarity, they are designated as a natural monument and are placed under special protection.

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2.77 km

Rest Area at the Serpentinite Quarry Oberwald

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Nice rest area at the old serpentinite quarry.

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3.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

192 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.11 km

513 m

485 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

17°C

10°C

31 %

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Pond at Schindelgraben – Karl May cave with rest area loop from Hohenstein-Ernstthal

Oberwald Free Hiking Car Park

The Search for the Rainbow

Forest Ponds

Pond at Schindelgraben

Forest Rest Area with Benches

Karl May cave with rest area

Pechgraben Stream

Rest Area at the Serpentinite Quarry Oberwald

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