Purschenstein Castle – Kammweg to Schwartenberg loop from Kurort Seiffen/Erzgebirge

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Purschenstein Castle – Kammweg to Schwartenberg loop from Kurort Seiffen/Erzgebirge

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Purschenstein Castle – Kammweg to Schwartenberg loop from Kurort Seiffen/Erzgebirge

02:43

8.80km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.64 km

View of Schwartenberg Near the Pond Rest Area

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Nice rest area with a table and benches right next to the small idyllic pond. A perfect place for a short break.

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3.60 km

Purschenstein Castle

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Unfortunately, you can't get into the castle, but at least the outdoor areas are accessible. The castle is currently used as a hotel. You can also eat in the restaurant.

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4.56 km

Neuhausen/Erzgebirge town center

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The town center is decorated with many colorful figures.

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6.90 km

Mountain Inn "Schwartenbergbaude"

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The Schwartenbergbaude is a popular destination for day trips and holidays in every season. It is located in the Ore Mountains between Seiffen and Neuhausen on the 789-meter-high Schwartenberg. Visitors …

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6.95 km

Triangulation Column Schwartenberg

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The historical triangulation column Schwartenberg is a protected cultural monument and was built in 1869 for national surveying. Thanks to the triangular networks, the Kingdom of Saxony had one of the most modern location networks in Germany.

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6.95 km

Schwartenberg Summit and Schwartenberg Hut

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The Schwartenberg is 789 meters high and, due to its exposed location, offers a wonderful all-round view of the Ore Mountains in clear weather. The driveway from Neuhausen is very …

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7.53 km

Kammweg to Schwartenberg

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The Kammweg Erzgebirge - Vogtland is a 289 km long route in several daily stages. It leads from Altenberg-Geising through the Vogtland to Blankenstein in Thuringia, past many sights and is peppered with great views.

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8.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

2.82 km

1.96 km

761 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

2.22 km

1.71 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 November

3°C

-1°C

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

July 1, 2025,Neuhausen, Schwartenberg, Seiffen

Despite the forecast heat, I still needed to train for another climb. Then I remembered the climb to Schwartenberg from Neuhausen. So I packed my backpack a bit fuller, knowing it would be a bit strenuous, and then I had myself dropped off and picked up again in Seiffen. It met my expectations; I can still do it.

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October 6, 2026,2026-10 Neuhausen - Seiffen/Erzgebirge (Lückenschluss)

"Lückenschluss"❓ - ja, für @Stanley01705 - auf seiner Tour auf dem Kammweg ⬜🟦⬜ fehlen die wenigen Meter zwischen Neuhausen/Erzg. und dem Weihnachts🎄ort Seiffen.
Und das nehmen wir zum Anlass, um nach Monaten wieder gemeinsam🙏 auf Tour zu gehen...

December 12, 2025,Von Neuhausen über den Schwartenberg nach Seiffen/Erz.

Seiffen finally got a full day of sunshine, so my destination for the day was clear.

I started, however, in neighboring Neuhausen. There, I was interested in the numerous nutcrackers in the museum and Purschenstein Castle.

When I set off at 11:00 a.m., two tour buses were already parked outside, so it was quite crowded. Over 7,000 nutcrackers—incredible! You're almost …

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October 13, 2023,Seiffen Schwartenberg Neuhausen

Erzgebirge again...but again and again.
We took the (punctual) train and bus via Olbernhau to Seiffen for the first photo stop. Unfortunately - many thanks also to brain-free church vandals - both churches in Seiffen and Neuhausen could only be photographed externally because they were locked. Seiffen is of course the showpiece town at Christmas time, but is also definitely …

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