Hiking in Oberwiesenthal

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Ore Mountains

 Oberwiesenthal is located in the heart of the Ore Mountains—one of Germany's most beautiful hiking regions. The hilly landscape around Fichtelberg, Keilberg (Klínovec), and Eisenberg invites you to enjoy relaxing hikes in untouched nature.

 There are around 88 hiking routes for all ages and fitness levels to choose from across more than 5,000 kilometers. Cozy restaurants and idyllic rest areas make every hike an enjoyable experience.

Exploring the Ore Mountains while hiking

Be inspired by our most beautiful hiking routes around Oberwiesenthal. Many tours start directly at the Fichtelberg Suspension Railway – such as the Eric Frenzel Tour with stunning panoramic views of the town or the Barbara Petzold Tour with a Kneipp experience and the chance to discover the nostalgic narrow-gauge railway.

 Good luck! We wish all hiking enthusiasts unforgettable tours and truly immersive nature experiences.

The 3 most beautiful hiking tours in Oberwiesenthal

Eric Frenzel Tour

Easy hike

Difficulty:

Easy (ideal for strength training) Length & Duration:

3.46 km | approx. 1 hour 25 minutes walking timeStart/Finish:

Valley station of the Fichtelberg cable car. Best time: May to October.

Route: Starting at the summer toboggan run, the trail leads through the Schindelbach Valley, continuing along the Philosopher's Path into the wild and romantic Schönjungferngrund. After a rest at the memorial stone, the trail continues past the ski jumps back to the starting point.

Highlights along the way:

• Panoramic view of Oberwiesenthal
• Schönjungferngrund with natural idyll
• Historical memorial stone
• Experience ski jumping hills up close

Tatjana-Hüfner-Tour

Easy hike

Difficulty:

Easy requirementsLength & Duration:

6.7 km approx. 2 hours 25 minutes walking timeStart/Finish:

Valley station of the Fichtelberg cable car. Best time: May to October.

Route: The tour begins in the allotment gardens and leads directly into the idyllic mining grounds. You'll walk along the babbling Pöhlbach stream, past historic mining facilities, and finally, along the Alte Poststraße, you'll return to the starting point.

Highlights along the way:

• Funny carnival fountain
• Rare plants and animals
• Historical memorial stone
• exciting old mining

Barbara Petzold Tour

Easy hike

Difficulty:

Easy requirementsLength & Duration:

6.7 km approx. 2 hours 25 minutes walking timeStart/Finish:

Valley station of the Fichtelberg cable car. Best time: May to October.

Route: From the Schindelbach Valley, the trail leads along the Bärenfangweg trail along the edge of the forest to Hammerunterwiesenthal. The return journey takes you along the exciting Bimmelbahn trail—with beautiful views—to the valley station of the cable car.

Highlights along the way:

• Kneipp facility
• Bird Catching Museum
• Historical memorial stone
• steaming narrow-gauge railway

Active in every season

Cycling and winter sports in Oberwiesenthal

Whether on two wheels or two boards, Oberwiesenthal offers sporting experiences year-round. In summer, you can explore the region on well-developed bike paths and mountain bike trails. In winter, the spa town transforms into a paradise for skiers, snowboarders, and cross-country skiers – including guaranteed snow on the Fichtelberg.