Barbarakapelle Ruins – Einsiedlerstein rock formation loop from Oelsa

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Barbarakapelle Ruins – Einsiedlerstein rock formation loop from Oelsa

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Barbarakapelle Ruins – Einsiedlerstein rock formation loop from Oelsa

01:35

5.80km

90m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Dippoldiswalder Heide

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1.09 km

Barbarakapelle Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The Barbarakapelle is located on Klausenweg in the Dippoldiswalder Heide, and bears the name of the patron saint of miners. Originally it was named as Klausenkirche. The lord of the …

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1.48 km

Historic salt lick (Salzlecke), 1736 — Dippoldiswalder Heide

Highlight • Historical Site

It's just incredibly beautiful here 😊.

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2.62 km

Stone Knife (atonement cross)

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The hiker stands in front of a former atonement cross. The cross arms are unfortunately cut off. The knife in the stone is clearly visible ...

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2.62 km

Historic signpost in the Dippoldiswalder Heath

Highlight • Monument

In Saxony in 1820 an ordinance was issued according to which wooden signposts were to be erected at all "crossroads and crossroads". However, due to its longer durability, numerous signposts …

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2.64 km

Rest Area at Steinernes Messer

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Beautiful covered rest area with information board about the surrounding area

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3.57 km

Gnome houses at Einsiedlerfelsen

Highlight • Structure

Because it’s just a nice round😄.

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3.61 km

Einsiedlerstein rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a seating area and apparently the rock is often used to teach climbing climbing.

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4.04 km

Fairy Houses on the Malterweg

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If you walk from the Naturhotel Heidemühle towards Einsiedlerstein, you can take the Malterweg and see fairy dwellings on the right and left of the path, beautifully designed by children, …

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