Nature Reserve Guide
Mothäuser Heide is a nature reserve located in the Erzgebirgskreis region. This area is characterized by a mix of woodlands, open heathland, and varied terrain, providing a natural setting for outdoor activities. The landscape offers diverse environments suitable for exploration, from gentle paths to more challenging routes. It is a destination for those seeking to engage in several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Mothäuser Heide offers a wide…
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4.9
(167)
562
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(123)
378
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(103)
327
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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305
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(10)
65
riders
47.3km
02:25
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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34
riders
40.4km
02:16
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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27.2km
01:13
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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46
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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27
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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24
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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10
riders
48.9km
03:54
1,000m
1,000m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
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71
riders
13.3km
00:59
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
39.8km
02:50
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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12
riders
25.9km
02:01
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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12
riders
21.6km
01:35
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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22
runners
10.8km
01:09
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
10.00km
01:03
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
runners
11.7km
01:15
180m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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5
runners
6.07km
00:39
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
riders
23.0km
01:25
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
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45.9km
02:50
680m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
37.4km
02:11
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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17
riders
34.3km
02:06
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mothäuser Heide offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The nature reserve features 80 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.5 stars from more than 400 ratings.
A popular hiking route is the Grüner Graben rest area – Upper Schwarzwassertal Valley loop, covering 5.3 miles (8.6 km). Another highly-rated option is the Moor Stengelhaide – Stengelhaide Boardwalk loop, which is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) long. These routes are well-regarded by komoot users.
Yes, Mothäuser Heide includes easy hiking trails. The Moor Stengelhaide – Stengelhaide Boardwalk loop is an easy 1.8-mile (2.9 km) hike. Another easy option is the Stengelhaide Boardwalk – Moor Stengelhaide loop, spanning 2.9 miles (4.6 km). More options can be found in the Easy hikes in Mothäuser Heide guide.
A top-rated road cycling route is the Checkpoint Niederlauterstein – S216 Natzschungtal Road loop, which is 31.6 miles (50.9 km) long. For a shorter, easy ride, the Göpel Pyramid Pobershau – Checkpoint Niederlauterstein loop covers 16.9 miles (27.2 km). Additional routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes in Mothäuser Heide guide.
Yes, Mothäuser Heide offers several mountain biking trails. The View of Löwenkopffelsen – Waterfall in Schwarzwassertal loop is a moderate 15.2-mile (24.5 km) trail. For an easier option, the Picnic Area on Hangweg – Pond on Hangweg loop is 12.2 miles (19.6 km). More trails can be found in the MTB Trails in Mothäuser Heide guide.
Mothäuser Heide features natural highlights such as huts and lakes. Specific routes mention landmarks like the Moor Stengelhaide and the Stengelhaide Boardwalk. The region's diverse landscape of woodlands and heathland provides scenic points of interest throughout.
Mothäuser Heide is a popular destination with more than 1,700 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The 80 available routes have received more than 400 ratings, averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Komoot offers several guides for Mothäuser Heide, including Hiking in Mothäuser Heide, Easy hikes in Mothäuser Heide, and Road Cycling Routes in Mothäuser Heide. There are also guides for MTB Trails, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
Touring cyclists can explore routes such as the Wilddiebs Bridge – Nonnenfelsen Climbing Crag loop, a moderate 9.9-mile (16.0 km) ride. For a more challenging experience, the Chomutovka Stream – Balzer Teich loop is a difficult 24.8-mile (39.9 km) route. These routes offer diverse terrain for touring cyclists.
The official website for information related to the region is erzgebirgskreis.de. For direct inquiries, a contact phone number is +4937356016216. These resources provide further details about the nature reserve.
Yes, Mothäuser Heide offers several jogging routes. The Thiele-Schenke – Pobershau Wooden Play Tower loop is a moderate 6.7-mile (10.8 km) option. Another route is the Pond on Hangweg – Bergschänke Zum Katzenstein loop, covering 7.3 miles (11.7 km). More options are available in the Running Trails in Mothäuser Heide guide.
Gravel biking enthusiasts can explore routes like the Nonnenfelsen Climbing Crag – Wilddiebs Bridge loop, a moderate 14.3-mile (23.0 km) ride. For a more challenging option, the View of Pöhlberg – Wolkenstein Castle loop is a difficult 28.5-mile (45.9 km) route. The Gravel biking in Mothäuser Heide guide provides additional routes.

