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Cross-Country Skiing recommended route Cross-Country Skiing  · Altenberg closed

Altenberg / Schellerhau - Osterzgebirge Circular Trail (L2)

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    Loipe L2 Winter
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    A cozy easy route - this is ideal for beginners and novices. The route can also be extended further towards Schellerhau or Kahleberg.

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    Distance 6.8 km
    1:40 h
    87 m
    84 m
    828 m
    767 m

    You start at the P4 - parking lot at the campsite and proceed towards Großer Galgenteich. You cross Viehtriftweg and follow the trail at the foot of the dam. After approx. 450 m keep right and follow the trail parallel to Neugraben until the junction 3rd dam level. Here turn right. After 150 m immediately right again, then left into Seifenflügel. Follow this towards Pöbelknochen, shortly before this take the left curvy descent. At the intersection Trail L3 (towards Schellerhau) go straight. Then keep right and cross Neugraben. The trail turns left and runs parallel to Rehefelder Straße to the crossing Schneise 31/Rehefelder Str./Evasteig. The trail crosses Schneise 31 and then leads back to Neugraben. At the bridge turn right and follow the trail again below the dam back to the starting point.

    The V1 - Evasteig Trail Connector 1 connects the Kahleberg circular trail (L1) with the Osterzgebirge circular trail (L2).

    More information about cross-country skiing in the Altenberg holiday region can be found here.

    Author’s recommendation

    An easy route through the snowy winter forest. Suitable especially for beginners and families.

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    828 m
    Lowest point
    767 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 34.14%Forested/wild trail 20.59%Unknown 45.26%
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    2.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.4 km
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    3.1 km
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    Rest stops

    "Caterpillar's nest" pool landscape

    Safety information

    The rules of conduct for cross-country skiers from the German Ski Association can be found here.

    In crossing areas, as well as on route sections with multiple uses (trail, winter hiking trail, carriage drivers, etc.), we ask for mutual consideration.

    Tips and suggestions

    In the Altenberg holiday region, there is a voluntary trail contribution. Anyone who wishes to support the grooming of the trails can gladly pay it at the vending machines at the trail entrance or at the tourist information.

    The current winter sports conditions can be found here.

    Roadbook

    P4 - Parking lot at Camping Site Altenberg - towards Viehtriftweg/Großer Galgenteich - at the foot of the Galgenteich dam - towards Schellerhau - 3rd dam level - cross clearing 31 - Seifenflügelweg towards Pöbelknochen - short descent - cross clearing 31 - turn right - along the foot of the Galgenteich dam - towards Viehtriftweg - P4 - Parking lot at Camping Site

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    P4 - Parking lot at the campsite
    "Caterpillar's nest" pool landscape

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Train: Dresden - Heidenau – Altenberg

    Bus: Line 360 from Dresden Central Station, Line 398 from Teplice

    Directions

    Via BAB17 - Exit Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein - Geising - Altenberg

    Via B170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Altenberg / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld – Altenberg

    Parking

    You can park your car at the P4 parking lot at the campsite.

    Coordinates

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    50.766248, 13.745720
    DMS
    50°45'58.5"N 13°44'44.6"E
    UTM
    33U 411547 5624581
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Winter sports map Altenberg 1 : 30,000

    Winter sports map Osterzgebirge 1 : 33,000

    Available at the Altenberg Tourist Information or in our online shop.

    Equipment

    Normal ski equipment and clothing suffice for this route.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.8 km
    Duration
    1:40 h
    Ascent
    87 m
    Descent
    84 m
    Highest point
    828 m
    Lowest point
    767 m
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