Sebnitz: Saxon-Bohemian "two-summit tour" Wachberg and Tanzplan

5:15 h
15.32 km
457 m
471 m
269 m
594 m
325 m
Start: Sebnitz bus station
Destination: Sebnitz bus station

Two countries, two peaks, two panoramas: The Two Peaks Tour takes you to the lesser-known Saxon-Bohemian hiking region around Sebnitz, the former European capital of artificial flower craftsmanship. A manufactory here still cultivates the traditional art and is also interesting to follow with a themed tour of the town.

Course: Sebnitz - Dr.-Alfred-Meiche-Weg - Wachberg - Tanzplan (Tanečnice) - Sebnitz

Pavements

Street (5%)

Asphalt (12%)

Gravel (15%)

Trail (38%)

Path (31%)

Best to visit

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Directions

The start is Sebnitz bus station. From here, follow the Wiesenweg along the Sebnitz river for a while, cross the first bridge and turn left past the Kunstblumen- und Heimatmuseum, then right into Pfarrgasse, second right into Friedhofstraße and second left onto Bergweg. You are now walking on the Bergweg, which later becomes the Dr.-Alfred-Meiche-Weg (blue line). Above Sebnitz, you will soon find the first signpost to Wachberg (blue line), which will lead you reliably through the forest, along the edge of the field, a little way along the road and then up the slope to the first stage destination. At the summit, 496 meters above sea level, the Wachbergbaude serves Saupsdorfer venison roast with Bohemian dumplings and, in winter, forest-fruity "Gipfelglüher" by the fireplace according to the house recipe. The tour then leads along a forest path (green line to the second crossroads after the border, then blue line to Tanzplan) across the border to the 597-metre-high Tanzplan (Tanečnice). This is the highest point of the tour. From here it is all downhill (yellow line) back to Sebnitz.

GPS DATA updated 2024

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Tour with Dog

Equipment

Onion-skin clothing and winter hiking boots
Backpack with hiking map, snacks, thermos flask with a warm drink, smartphone, flashlight, first aid kit
Hiking poles, ice goggles
Carry an identity document, as you will be entering the Czech Republic during the hike

Directions & Parking facilities

S154 on Schandauer Str. then first exit in traffic circle continue on Schandauer Str. at first exit in traffic circle on Schillerstraße to bus station Sebnitz

Parking lot bus station Sebnitz Bahnhofstraße

Bus stop: Sebnitz, bus station

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