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Walking route · Rechenberg-Bienenmühle · Updated on 13 November 2026

Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-Ost) walk

Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-Ost) is a walk of 116.7 km from Rechenberg-Bienenmühle. Along the way you'll find 344 benches, 1 water point, 19 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 2 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-Ost)
Schillerdenkmal · after 103.1 km
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Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-Ost), photo 2
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Max-Gross-Denkmal
Max-Gross-Denkmal · after 21.1 km

The route step by step

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

  • 116.7 km
  • ± 30:10 h
  • ↑ 2,534 m · ↓ 3,146 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • International route

  1. Start in Rechenberg-Bienenmühle

    0 km

  2. 21.1 km · 49 benches

    Max-Gross-Denkmal

    21.1 km

    Memorial

  3. 512 m · 3 benches

    Römerschacht

    21.6 km

    Ruins

  4. 375 m

    2 public toilets

    22 km

  5. 11.9 km · 28 benches

    2 honesty boxes and farm vending machines

    33.8 km

  6. 25.5 km · 23 benches

    Kaiser-Wilhelm-Feste

    59.3 km

    Observation tower

  7. 13.7 km · 23 benches

    Public toilet

    73 km

  8. 608 m · 4 benches

    2 public toilets

    73.7 km

  9. 1.5 km · 17 benches

    2 public toilets, water point and bike pump

    75.2 km

  10. 2.3 km · 41 benches

    Burg Lilienstein

    77.5 km

    Public toilet

  11. 4.5 km · 21 benches

    Burg Altrathen

    82 km

    2 public toilets

  12. 1.1 km · 25 benches

    Felsenburg Neurathen

    83.1 km

    Ruins

  13. 229 m · 2 benches

    2 public toilets

    83.3 km

  14. 10.2 km · 71 benches

    Public toilet

    93.5 km

  15. 3.1 km · 13 benches

    Public toilet

    96.7 km

  16. 6.4 km · 2 benches

    Schillerdenkmal

    103.1 km

    Memorial

  17. 10.6 km · 13 benches

    Aussichtsturm Großer Winterberg

    113.6 km

    2 public toilets

  18. 2.4 km · bench

    2 public toilets

    116 km

  19. 160 m · 8 benches

    Public toilet

    116.2 km

  20. 508 m

    Finish

    116.7 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 51.1 kmBetween 22 km and 73 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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

8 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Max-Gross-Denkmal

    Memorial · after 21.1 km

  • Ruins: Römerschacht

    Ruins · after 21.6 km

  • Kaiser-Wilhelm-Feste
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    Photo: Geoprofi Lars · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Observation tower · after 59.3 km

  • Burg Lilienstein
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    Photo: Norbert Kaiser · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Castle · after 77.5 km

  • Burg Altrathen
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    Photo: User:Kolossos · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Castle · after 82.1 km

  • Felsenburg Neurathen
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    Photo: Andreas Steinhoff · Wikimedia Commons · AttributionView the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Ruins · after 83.1 km

  • Schillerdenkmal
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    Photo: Rigorius · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Memorial · after 103.1 km

  • Observation tower: Aussichtsturm Großer Winterberg

    Observation tower · after 113.6 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 2,534 m
Down
↓ 3,146 m
Highest point
899 m
Lowest point
123 m
  • 5-10% slope · 32.8 km
  • 10-15% slope · 4.7 km
  • 15-20% slope · 4.1 km
  • 20% slope or steeper · 1.2 km
  • 51 stairs

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

116.7 km in total
  • Track: 61.6 km
  • Path: 22.5 km
  • Street: 14.8 km
  • Road: 7 km
  • Stairs: 51 stairs
  • Busy road: 2.5 km
  • Footpath: 825 m
  • Unknown: 50 m

Surfaces

116.7 km in total
  • Asphalt: 32.4 km
  • Gravel: 30.1 km
  • Unpaved: 24.4 km
  • Paved: 9.1 km
  • Natural: 3.7 km
  • Unknown: 16.4 km

About the walking route Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-Ost)

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

Where do you walk?

Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-Ost) is a walking route of 116.7 km that starts in Rechenberg-Bienenmühle. It does not end where it starts. You start in Rechenberg-Bienenmühle and finish in Schmilka/Hřensko. Along the way you pass Max-Gross-Denkmal (after 21.1 km), Römerschacht (after 21.6 km) and Kaiser-Wilhelm-Feste (after 59.3 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 2,534 m in total and descend 3,146 m. There are 51 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 30:10 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (61.6 km), path (22.5 km) and street (14.8 km). Of the surface, 32.4 km asphalt and 30.1 km gravel. For 16.4 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 344 benches, 1 water point, 19 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 2 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. You can fill your bottle after 75.2 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 51.1 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Pravčická bránaPravčická bránaAttraction · 2.1 km from the route
  2. 2Königstein FortressKönigstein FortressAttraction · 198 m from the route
  3. 3Schloss SonnensteinSchloss SonnensteinCastle · 8.5 km from the route
  4. 4St. Mary's ChurchSt. Mary's ChurchAttraction · 8.7 km from the route
  5. 5Longest wooden table in the worldLongest wooden table in the worldAttraction · 9.5 km from the route
  6. 6Ruins of Schomberg chateauRuins of Schomberg chateauRuins · 896 m from the route
  7. 7FlájeFlájeMemorial · 5.9 km from the route
  8. 8památník obětem pochodu smrtipamátník obětem pochodu smrtiMemorial · 6.3 km from the route
  9. 9Komáří hůrkaKomáří hůrkaViewpoint · 7.6 km from the route
  10. 10Hrad KrupkaHrad KrupkaCastle · 9.6 km from the route
  11. 11RýzmburkRýzmburkCastle · 9.8 km from the route
  12. 12KyšperkKyšperkAttraction · 9.8 km from the route
  13. 13Olžin pád 1872Olžin pád 1872Memorial · 1.8 km from the route
  14. 14Rozhledna Janovský vrchRozhledna Janovský vrchObservation tower · 3.9 km from the route
  15. 15Zámek Krásný LesZámek Krásný LesCastle · 3.9 km from the route
  16. 16Hunger StoneHunger StoneAttraction · 4.5 km from the route
  17. 17Kristin HrádekKristin HrádekCastle · 4.5 km from the route
  18. 18Elector's PalaceElector's PalaceRuins · 5.6 km from the route
  19. 19Stolpen CastleStolpen CastleAttraction · 5.7 km from the route
  20. 20Francouzský kámenFrancouzský kámenMemorial · 5.9 km from the route
  21. 21LuchssteinLuchssteinMemorial · 6 km from the route
  22. 22Zámeček LichtenvaldZámeček LichtenvaldCastle · 6.2 km from the route
  23. 23St. AdalbertSt. AdalbertMemorial · 6.4 km from the route
  24. 24Pomník obětem 1. světové válkyPomník obětem 1. světové válkyMemorial · 6.7 km from the route
  25. 25rozhledna Tanečníce;rozhledna Tanečnicerozhledna Tanečníce;rozhledna TanečniceObservation tower · 8 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-Ost)?

Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-Ost) is 116.7 km long. Allow ± 30:10 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Rechenberg-Bienenmühle to Schmilka/Hřensko.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Rechenberg-Bienenmühle.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 2,534 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 19 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 51.1 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 1 water point within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Max-Gross-Denkmal, Römerschacht and Kaiser-Wilhelm-Feste.

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.

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