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Cycle route · Annaberg-Buchholz · Updated on 13 November 2026

Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge [Annaberg↔Schöneck] cycle route

Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge [Annaberg↔Schöneck] is a cycle route of 64.8 km from Annaberg-Buchholz. Along the way you'll find 79 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 1 public toilet and 2 bike pumps.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 64.8 km
  • ± 4:20 h
  • ↑ 1,054 m · ↓ 660 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Annaberg-Buchholz

    0 km
  2. 5.9 km · bench

    Bike pump

    5.9 km
  3. 2.2 km · 6 benches

    Water point

    8.1 km
  4. 19 km · 19 benches

    Public toilet

    27.1 km
  5. 5.3 km · 7 benches

    Water point

    32.4 km
  6. 6.6 km · 6 benches

    Bike pump

    38.9 km
  7. 25.9 km · 40 benches

    Finish

    64.8 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 37.7 kmBetween 27.1 km and 64.8 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 1,054 m
Down
↓ 660 m
Highest point
942 m
Lowest point
396 m
  • 5-10% slope · 10.7 km

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

64.8 km in total
  • Track: 33.4 km
  • Street: 12.9 km
  • Cycle path: 8.1 km
  • Road: 6.8 km
  • Busy road: 2.1 km
  • Path: 975 m
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 375 m

Surfaces

64.8 km in total
  • Asphalt: 37.1 km
  • Gravel: 24.1 km
  • Unpaved: 1.2 km
  • Paved: 1.1 km
  • Natural: 75 m
  • Unknown: 1 km

About the cycle route Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge [Annaberg↔Schöneck]

Updated on 13 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge [Annaberg↔Schöneck] is a cycle route of 64.8 km that starts in Annaberg-Buchholz. It does not end where it starts. You start in Annaberg-Buchholz and finish in Schöneck/Vogtland.

How hard is the route?

You climb 1,054 m in total and descend 660 m. Allow ± 4:20 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (33.4 km), street (12.9 km) and cycle path (8.1 km). Of the surface, 37.1 km asphalt and 24.1 km gravel. For 1 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 79 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 1 public toilet and 2 bike pumps. You can fill your bottle after 8.1 km and after 32.4 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 37.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Memorial Prisoncamp SauersackMemorial Prisoncamp SauersackMemorial · 2.9 km from the route
  2. 2Ledová jámaLedová jámaAttraction · 8.8 km from the route
  3. 3Stein CastleStein CastleMuseum · 9.8 km from the route
  4. 4Schloß SchlettauSchloß SchlettauCastle · 113 m from the route
  5. 5Frohnauer HammerFrohnauer HammerMuseum · 179 m from the route
  6. 6Adam-Ries-MuseumAdam-Ries-MuseumMuseum · 298 m from the route
  7. 7Manufaktur der TräumeManufaktur der TräumeMuseum · 361 m from the route
  8. 8ErzgebirgsmuseumErzgebirgsmuseumMuseum · 429 m from the route
  9. 9SchreckenbergSchreckenbergViewpoint · 468 m from the route
  10. 10Martin Luther DenkmalMartin Luther DenkmalMemorial · 472 m from the route
  11. 11St.-AnnenkircheSt.-AnnenkircheAttraction · 480 m from the route
  12. 12Eisenbahnmuseum SchwarzenbergEisenbahnmuseum SchwarzenbergMuseum · 534 m from the route
  13. 13KriegerdenkmalKriegerdenkmalMemorial · 590 m from the route
  14. 14DudelskircheDudelskircheAttraction · 599 m from the route
  15. 15Schloss SchwarzenbergSchloss SchwarzenbergMuseum · 800 m from the route
  16. 16AuersbergturmAuersbergturmObservation tower · 950 m from the route
  17. 17Sächsisches Rot-Kreuz-Museum BeierfeldSächsisches Rot-Kreuz-Museum BeierfeldMuseum · 1.3 km from the route
  18. 18Denkmal Der Opfer Von Krieg Und GewaltDenkmal Der Opfer Von Krieg Und GewaltMemorial · 1.3 km from the route
  19. 19Waldbühne SchwarzenbergWaldbühne SchwarzenbergAttraction · 1.7 km from the route
  20. 20GlückAuf-TurmGlückAuf-TurmObservation tower · 1.8 km from the route
  21. 21Památník zaniklého kostela sv. Antonína PaduánskéhoPamátník zaniklého kostela sv. Antonína PaduánskéhoMemorial · 2.1 km from the route
  22. 22Schauanlage HeimateckeSchauanlage HeimateckeMuseum · 2.2 km from the route
  23. 23MemorialMemorialMemorial · 2.3 km from the route
  24. 24Zum Gedenken der Gef. von Steinbach 1939-1945Zum Gedenken der Gef. von Steinbach 1939-1945Memorial · 2.9 km from the route
  25. 25PaßklausenturmPaßklausenturmCastle · 3.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge [Annaberg↔Schöneck]?

Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge [Annaberg↔Schöneck] is 64.8 km long. Allow ± 4:20 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Annaberg-Buchholz to Schöneck/Vogtland.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Annaberg-Buchholz.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 1,054 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 37.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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