Hüttenmatth Legend Trail – Purschenstein Castle loop from Heidersdorf

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Hüttenmatth Legend Trail – Purschenstein Castle loop from Heidersdorf

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Hüttenmatth Legend Trail – Purschenstein Castle loop from Heidersdorf

08:37

28.7km

920m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.29 km

Hüttenmatth Legend Trail

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Small beautifully designed signs and sayings

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14.6 km

View of Seiffen and the Schwartenberg

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When you leave Seiffen behind, it is definitely worth looking back. From here you have a fantastic panorama of the town with the Schwartenberg in the background.

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17.3 km

The Kammweg Erzgebirge - Vogtland is a 289 km long route in several daily stages. It leads from Altenberg-Geising through the Vogtland to Blankenstein in Thuringia, past many sights and is peppered with great views.

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17.8 km

Schwartenberg Summit and Schwartenberg Hut

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The Schwartenberg is 789 meters high and, due to its exposed location, offers a wonderful all-round view of the Ore Mountains in clear weather. The driveway from Neuhausen is very …

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19.2 km

View of Schwartenberg Near the Pond Rest Area

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Nice rest area with a table and benches right next to the small idyllic pond. A perfect place for a short break.

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20.6 km

Pond in Purschenstein Castle Park

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The castle itself cannot be visited as it is a hotel. But you can stop in the associated restaurant and stroll through the castle park. In Neuhausen there is also a glassworks, a nutcracker and a chair museum.

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21.0 km

Purschenstein Castle

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Unfortunately, you can't get into the castle, but at least the outdoor areas are accessible. The castle is currently used as a hotel. You can also eat in the restaurant.

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22.6 km

View of Neuhausen

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From here you continue towards alluvial ponds to the small Vorwerk (highly recommended) or to Neuhausen.

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

6.05 km

2.31 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

7.82 km

6.63 km

2.27 km

462 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

9°C

3°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

November 12, 2022,Kammweg Erzgebirge/Vogtland - von Kreuztanne bis Olbernhau Saigerhütte

Start at the Waldhotel Kreuztanne in the direction of Seiffen. It goes through the forest to the historic Salzstrasse just before Neuhausen. On this then with Schwartenberg and Puschenstein Castle in view to Neuhausen. In the village, the path leads past the castle with castle pond and church and climbs well towards Schwartenberg. You have a great view of the …

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May 19, 2022,Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland – Von Neuhausen nach Olbernhau

Do you know what crazy is? The hills and forests of the Erzgebirge merge into the rock tower landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in the east - and while the latter makes it onto the bucket lists of travelers from all over the world, not all locals even reliably get lost in the Erzgebirge. Nevertheless - or no - …

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