From Eibenstock to the Auersberg (1,018m) via Wildenthal back

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From Eibenstock to the Auersberg (1,018m) via Wildenthal back

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From Eibenstock to the Auersberg (1,018m) via Wildenthal back

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15.2km

490m

Hiking

"To the summit!" - The demanding hike to the second highest mountain in the Saxon Ore Mountains is rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view from the lookout tower.

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Stop at the "Auersberghaus"

On a clear day, the view from the historical lookout tower extends approx. 100 km to…

by Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e.V.

Last updated: August 2, 2024

Waypoints

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Parking

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862 m

View of Auersberg

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Beautiful view of the Auersberg.

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5.42 km

Großer Stern Junction and Shelter

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The big star is so named because some cycling and hiking trails meet here in a "star shape". There is also a refuge directly at the cross at 808 HM.

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6.63 km

Heaven's Ladder (Auersberg)

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The so-called Himmelsleiter leads steeply up to the Auersberg over a distance of 1.4 kilometers. You will be rewarded with a fantastic view over the Ore Mountains.

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6.73 km

Auersberg Summit and Observation Tower

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There is a small playground for children and for the grown-ups who don't want to rest in the restaurant, there are many nice, partly covered seating areas. If you don't …

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11.8 km

Wooden Bridge Over Forest Stream

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Idyllic stream with a small wooden bridge.

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15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

1.87 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.63 km

2.83 km

2.40 km

1.10 km

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

9°C

4°C

61 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

August 2, 2025,Auersberg - Wildenthal - Eibenstock - Runde

On the way back, we made a detour into the Ore Mountains. A lovely loop to the Auersberg (1018 m) from Eibenstock. The weather held up, too 😃👍

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August 2, 2025,Auersberg 1.018m

Early in the morning... just for @〽️Markus, we took a photo from the pastry shop 😂... and of course, we also bought cake 🍰!

On the way back to Franconia, we took another hike up the Auersberg... fantastic, endless hiking trails... lined with countless raspberry and blackberry bushes... still a lot of clouds at the summit, but on the descent …

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July 27, 2024,Tourtest für den Tourismusverband “von Eibenstock zum Auersberg” 🥾

Today Nicole and I were once again out and about as tour testers for the Erzgebirge Tourism Association. The tour took us to the Auersberg, the third highest peak in Saxony at 1018 meters.

You can find the tour here: @Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e.V. komoot.com/de-de/tour/1017300318, directly on the association's account. You can also book a guided tour here.

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January 25, 2023

"To the summit!" - The demanding hike to the second highest mountain in the Saxon Ore Mountains is rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view from the lookout tower.
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Stop at the "Auersberghaus"
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On a clear day, the view from the historical lookout tower extends approx. 100 km to Leipzig (the Lippendorf