The 20 Most Amazing Peaks around Schwarzenberg/Erzgebirge

The Fichtelberg near Oberwiesenthal in the Erzgebirge district is, at 1214.79 m above sea level, the highest mountain in Saxony. It was also the highest mountain in East Germany (GDR). Together with the nearby Klínovec (Keilberg; 1243.7 m above sea level) on the Czech side, it forms the most important winter sports center in the Erzgebirge. Source and further information: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichtelberg_(Erzgebirge)

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.

The large peace bell on the Fichtelberg had to remain silent for six months in 2024. Stone throwing in May 2022 had so badly damaged the bell that its sound suffered. It was decided to stop ringing it and replace it with a new one. The old bell rang for the last time on Easter Monday 2024. Just in time for the mountain service on German Unity Day on October 3, the new bell was officially rung for the first time in the fall of 2024. The idea of using a peace bell to commemorate the peaceful revolution of 1989 in the GDR and German reunification in 1990 came from watchman Gerd Schlesinger and night watchman Jörg Eller from the Ore Mountains town of Schwarzenberg. The bell was also intended to be heard in neighboring Czechia and thus ring for a united Europe. The cast steel bell, already ninety years old at the time, was rung for the first time in 2010. The new bell was cast in Innsbruck by the Grassmayr company. At 2,700 kilograms, it is about 1,100 kilograms heavier than the old bell.

The Fichtelberg is arguably one of the most famous mountains in the Ore Mountains. At 1,215 meters above sea level, it offers magnificent views. You can reach the top via hiking or cycling trails, or alternatively, by cable car.

The Erzgebirge/Krušné hory forms a natural border between the Bohemian Egertal valley and the Saxon Muldenland. With its 1,215 meters, the Fichtelberg is the highest elevation on the German side – and offers you a magnificent view over the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park. The nature park covers almost 1,500 square kilometers and is one of the most densely populated mountain regions in Europe. Numerous hiking trails and cultural offerings invite you to discover this impressive landscape on the German-Czech border. You can find detailed information here: https://nationale-naturlandschaften.de/gebiete/naturpark-erzgebirge-vogtland.

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Wonderful path with great views

On October 3, 2024, about 11 months after its consecration, a new bell rang for the first time and has since replaced the previous bell from 2010. This had been damaged by vandalism. The new bell was cast in Innsbruck. It is made of bronze and weighs about 2700 kg. The bell is rung on Sundays and public holidays.