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Old luge track on Fichtelberg – Gifthüttenstraße Shelter loop from Oberwiesenthal

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Old luge track on Fichtelberg – Gifthüttenstraße Shelter loop from Oberwiesenthal

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Old luge track on Fichtelberg – Gifthüttenstraße Shelter loop from Oberwiesenthal

02:31

8.04km

300m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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46 m

Fichtelberg in the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park

Highlight • Summit

The Fichtelberg in the Ore Mountains, at 1,215 meters, is Saxony's highest mountain and a true highlight for nature and sports enthusiasts.

From Oberwiesenthal – Germany's highest town – you can reach the summit via numerous hiking trails, or comfortably by the historic cable car or by car. At the top, an impressive panorama awaits you, stretching across the Ore Mountains and far into the Czech Republic.

In summer, the Fichtelberg is an ideal starting point for hikes, mountain bike tours, and excursions into the adjacent nature park. In winter, it transforms into Saxony's largest ski resort with slopes, cross-country trails, and snowboard runs. A visit to the mountain restaurant with its panoramic terrace perfectly rounds off the trip.

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Fichtelberghaus Restaurant & Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

The Fichtelberg is the highest mountain in Saxony. At 1,214 meters, it is also one of the highest German low mountain ranges. There are all sorts of activities for you up here. After the strenuous ascent you can relax in the Fichtelberghaus. There was already a restaurant up here in 1888. A fire destroyed the original building. A new building was constructed in the 1960s and remodeled in 1999. From the 30 meter high tower you have a great view of the entire Ore Mountains. By the way, you can also stay overnight here. hotel-fichtelberghaus.de

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View from the summit of Fichtelberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

A magnificent view in practically all directions makes this destination a 'must have seen' when going on a voyage of discovery in the region.

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406 m

Old luge track on Fichtelberg

Highlight • Structure

Tucked away on the Fichtelberg in the undergrowth (or snow), you can still find the last remnants of the race sledge track from GDR times.
For the former "Sportklub Traktor Oberwiesenthal" in 1970 a nature-free racing sled track was built for training purposes. It is 1100m long and consists of a half-shell tube and various outbuildings (for time measuring, etc.)
The sports club was dissolved in 1990. Since then, the track has been used more by mountain bikers than by tobogganers, and in winter this distribution can change considerably.

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2.21 km

Sehma Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here the Sehma originates, which gives the municipality of Sehmatal its name. Here you can refill your water bottles.

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3.96 km

Gifthüttenstraße Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hut is okay. A bit small and dark, but it offers protection from the weather. Inside there are two benches and a trash can; the floor is fine gravel. Unfortunately, it smells of urine. If you have time before the thunderstorm, I recommend the Jägersteig hut just under 2 km south.

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