Basalt fan on the Hirtstein – Hirtstein loop from Steinbach

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Basalt fan on the Hirtstein – Hirtstein loop from Steinbach

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Basalt fan on the Hirtstein – Hirtstein loop from Steinbach

03:48

13.1km

350m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Steinbach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.85 km

Shelter on the Auerhahnweg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A very good shelter.

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6.59 km

Basalt fan on the Hirtstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a special geological outcrop.
The basalt fan was uncovered by quarry work. The pillars of the basalt, which became more and more visible in the course of the …

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6.76 km

The Hirtsteinbaude was built by the branch association of the Erzgebirgsverein and was opened as an accommodation house on December 17, 1926. The ceremonial consecration took place on September 11, 1927. The construction costs were around 30,000 Reichsmarks.
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6.77 km

Hirtstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The basalt fan on the Hirtstein is a beautiful photo motif and the Hirtsteinbaude with its offers is highly recommended.

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6.78 km

Hirtstein Triangulation Column

Highlight • Monument

The triangulation stones were erected between 1862 and 1890 to survey Saxony. This one is right next to the Hirtsteinbaude.

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6.87 km

Hirtstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here is one of the most fascinating natural monuments in Europe: the Bassaltfächer. This geological phenomenon is solidified lava that emanated millions of years ago and solidified on the surface …

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7.59 km

Historic corpse path from Satzung to Arnsfeld

Highlight • Historical Site

Until 1573, the deceased residents had to be carried to the cemetery 10 km from Arnsfeld.

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7.78 km

Satzung Trailhead and Rest Area

Highlight • Parking

Nice rest area with a view of the Erzgebirge region.

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

715 m

628 m

411 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

2.43 km

1.64 km

1.14 km

782 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

4°C

28 %

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Comments

May 8, 2025,Basaltfächer am Hirtstein – Hirtsteinbaude Runde von Steinbach

The tour leads partially through military territory. Proper hiking boots are also essential, as the trails are largely unpaved and almost scree-like. Benches for a short rest were rarely found along the trail. The basalt fan is a very interesting 30-million-year-old massif and offers beautiful views.

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October 10, 2021,Von Steinbach nach Satzung und zum Hirtstein 😁🚶🏻‍♀️🌲

Today I picked out a recently saved tour from Z-Man, it was very nice to go and offered great views of our autumn landscape in the Ore Mountains. Only the approx. 2 km road and before the bad forest path, where I sometimes even missed the path and was a little wandered through the forest, could be saved by not …

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