Prinz-Georg Tower – Schönheide reservoir loop from Schönheide

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Prinz-Georg Tower – Schönheide reservoir loop from Schönheide

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Prinz-Georg Tower – Schönheide reservoir loop from Schönheide

03:30

12.0km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.74 km

Siebenwege Junction Shelter

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☆ Cozy break area with a complete overview of all routes.

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2.82 km

Prinz-Georg Tower

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The Prince George Tower proudly sits enthroned on the 795 meter high Kuhberg. From its height of 20 meters you can enjoy an amazing view over the Ore Mountains and the Vogtland.

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2.84 km

In the middle of the Ore Mountains, the Berggasthof Kuhberg exudes alpine flair. The idyllic restaurant is right next to the Prinz-Georg-Turm and is the perfect starting point during an extended hike on the Kuhberg: berggasthof-kuhberg.de.

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4.12 km

Log cabin at the five-way junction

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☆ A brand new hut on the circular path ⬜️🟨⬜️... Oberer Wernesgrüner Weg.

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5.60 km

Rest area "Zum Hahnenschrei"

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Covered rest area on the Vogtland Panorama Weg.

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5.69 km

The Hahnenhaus

Highlight • Historical Site

The so-called rooster houses are idyllically located on the edge of the forest. The name comes from its history: According to tradition, during the Thirty Years' War the Swedes marched …

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10.3 km

Picnic Area at the Carolagrün Reservoir

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Mega beautiful here, the numerous seating areas blend wonderfully into the beautiful landscape.

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10.5 km

Schönheide reservoir

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Ideal for bathing

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

1.68 km

1.26 km

633 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

3.53 km

2.76 km

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

2°C

-2°C

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

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Comments

January 18, 2025,Nachmittags Runde ☀️🥾🥾🥾☀️- Stausee Carolagrün - Kuhberg ( Schönheide ) zurück über Hahnenhäuser 🐓😃👍

Today we moved the starting point a few "meters higher" 😉 - to Schnarrtanne - a small but beautiful round - in fantastic weather ☀️👍
The small reservoir in the forest is beautifully situated 😃

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January 18, 2025,Wanderung von Schnartanne über Stausee Carolagrün Kuhberg Schönheide und über die Hahnenhäuser zurück

Had a great tour in beautiful winter weather

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September 3, 2022,Wanderung in Schönheide

It was a really great tour. The small reservoir is highly recommended for a break, wonderfully quiet.
Unfortunately, the rest of the hike (approx. 1 hour) cannot be seen, Aku was empty.

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