Nature Reserve Guide
Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen is a nature reserve situated in the East Ore Mountains of Saxony, Germany. This area is characterized by a distinctive high-plateau stone ridge landscape, extensive grasslands, and significant moor remnants, alongside natural stream courses and Carpathian birch moor forests. These diverse geographical features create varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen offers more than 100…
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4.7
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Average rating
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4.7
(181)
605
hikers
9.94km
02:55
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(99)
334
hikers
10.6km
03:05
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(46)
228
hikers
5.34km
01:35
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(33)
101
hikers
6.20km
01:52
210m
210m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(14)
86
riders
55.3km
03:46
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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40
riders
22.3km
01:35
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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26
riders
19.6km
01:18
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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14
riders
31.3km
02:21
720m
720m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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49
riders
49.3km
03:16
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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21
riders
24.6km
02:04
430m
430m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

11
riders
31.5km
02:24
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
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19
riders
36.6km
02:43
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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41
riders
151km
07:32
2,350m
2,350m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

28
riders
39.1km
01:38
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
48.8km
02:46
1,070m
1,070m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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14
riders
31.6km
01:40
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
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45
runners
10.5km
01:09
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
33.5km
03:39
500m
500m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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18
runners
6.96km
00:50
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
6.25km
00:41
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
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13
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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8
riders
37.8km
02:12
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
53.9km
03:27
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
52.1km
03:11
770m
770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The reserve features over 100 routes for exploration.
The region is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 3,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Popular hiking routes include the 6.2-mile (9.9 km) "View of Geisingberg – Tiefenbach Waterfall loop from Geising" and the 6.6-mile (10.6 km) "Geisingberg Lodge – View of Geisingberg loop from Altenberg." More options are available in the Hiking in Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen guide.
Yes, the reserve offers easy trails suitable for beginners. An example is the 3.3-mile (5.3 km) "Path to the Kohlhaukuppe – Rest area below the summit loop from Geising." Find more options in the Easy hikes in Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen guide.
A highly-rated touring cycling route is the 34.4-mile (55.3 km) "Fláje Reservoir – Fláje Dam loop from Geising." Explore additional routes in the Cycling in Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen guide.
Mountain bikers can explore routes like the 30.7-mile (49.3 km) "Fláje Dam – View of the Mountain Ranges loop from Zinnwald." The MTB Trails in Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen guide provides more options.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking in Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen, Cycling in Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen, and MTB Trails in Fürstenauer Heide Und Grenzwiesen. There are also guides for easy hikes, running, road cycling, gravel biking, and attractions.
The nature reserve features a high-plateau stone ridge landscape, extensive grasslands, and significant moor remnants, including Carpathian birch moor forests. Natural stream courses and rare plant species like round-leaved sundew are also present.
Yes, routes in the region lead to points like Kohlhaukuppe, which offers panoramic views. Other routes feature views of Geisingberg and Mückentürmchen.
The region supports Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The varied terrain, including both roads and trails, caters to different cycling preferences.
Information about the nature reserve can be found on the Sachsen.de Natura 2000 portal and the Natur im Osterzgebirge website. For official inquiries, contact the Landratsamt Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge.

