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Summit Summit · Altenberg · 804 m

Stephanshöhe

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One of the "14 eight-thousanders in the Eastern Ore Mountains" - the Himalayas in the Eastern Ore Mountains!

Altitude: 804 m

From the Stephanshöhe, you have a fantastic view of Schellerhau. The small village offers various places to stop for refreshments.

At the Stephanshöhe, you will find a stamp point which identifies the summit as a destination on the "14 eight-thousanders" tour. You can get all the information you need at the Altenberg tourist information office. There is also a stamping station for the Teufelino hiking trail for children.

Public transport

Train: Dresden - Heidenau - Altenberg

Bus: Line 360 from Dresden main station to Altenberg

Line 398 from Teplice to Altenberg

then continue with bus line 367 to Schellerhau

Alternatively: Bus line 360 from Dresden main station (from Kipsdorf 367) - directly from Dresden to Schellerhau

Directions

Via BAB17 - exit Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein - Geising - Altenberg - Schellerhau

Via B170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Kipsdorf - Schellerhau / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld - Altenberg - Schellerhau

Parking

You can park your car in the parking lot directly at the Botanical Garden.

Coordinates

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50.775242, 13.682765
DMS
50°46'30.9"N 13°40'58.0"E
UTM
33U 407125 5625658
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