Hüttenmatths Legend Sculpture – Hüttenmatth Legend Trail loop from Olbernhau

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Hüttenmatths Legend Sculpture – Hüttenmatth Legend Trail loop from Olbernhau

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Hüttenmatths Legend Sculpture – Hüttenmatth Legend Trail loop from Olbernhau

04:30

15.4km

420m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.12 km

Hüttenmatths Legend Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Crossing 'Hand', rest area, directions Bärenbach, Heidersdorf, Oberneuschönberg, etc .; 'Sage vom Hüttenmatths' / Devil

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3.14 km

Hand Junction Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A crossroads with a refuge.

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8.93 km

Hüttenmatthes Legend Trail

Highlight • Trail

I think it's nice that there is this possibility to bring the past closer to posterity.

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9.34 km

Hexentanzplatz

Viewpoint

10.1 km

Hüttenmatth Legend Trail

Highlight • Trail

Small beautifully designed signs and sayings

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11.1 km

The Legend of Hüttenmatths (The Tsar’s Ride)

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Cool thing such a legend way ...

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12.6 km

Saigerhütte Olbernhau-Grünthal — part of the UNESCO World Heritage

Highlight • Historical Site

The original ensemble of the Saigerhütte today consists of 22 half-timbered houses, two hammer mills, defensive towers, and a ring wall.

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12.6 km

Saigerhütte Grünthal - Anrichter's House

Highlight • Historical Site

The so-called house of the preparer (shift manager) is one of the most striking and large buildings within the Saigerhütte area. The house is two-storey and can be divided into …

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12.7 km

Saigerhütte Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Kupferhammer Museum Saigerhütte is worth a visit for its magnificent building architecture from the old days alone. The smelter used to be the center of copper processing in Saxony. …

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.86 km

5.75 km

691 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

4.35 km

3.41 km

1.53 km

428 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

6°C

-1°C

45 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 12, 2024,Olbernhau-Gt.: Die Sage vom Hüttenmatths + Saigerhütte

I saw this "legendary" hike years ago at @Anett and saved it for myself.
As I wanted to see the Saigerhütte complex properly with a guided tour anyway, I combined the two today.
The legend trail is easy to walk and beautifully designed. At the beginning it is always uphill, but then you get great views.
The Saigerhütte area is …

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June 11, 2022,Sagenrunde "Der Hüttenmatths" 👹🐕‍🦺 Olbernhau

After I happened to read an article about the Sagenweg this week, I went straight to Olbernhau today. 🚗
The sculptures are made of different materials, lovingly designed by different artists. Wood, metal and glass are used here. The saga is told on the adjacent boards - with the moral that money alone does not bring happiness.
In the forest …

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October 9, 2024,Olbernhau/Erz - Saigerhütte Grünthal und Die Sage vom Hüttenmatths

I took the Erzgebirge railway to Olbernhau - Grünthal. Up to there and no further, says the train announcement. From there it is only a few steps to the Saigerhütte. This is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Mining Region.
At 9 a.m. there was not much going on except for hotel guests and cleaning, so I started the tour …

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