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Old Railway Line Neu-Rehefeld – Hemmschuh Summit loop from Rehefeld-Zaunhaus

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Old Railway Line Neu-Rehefeld – Hemmschuh Summit loop from Rehefeld-Zaunhaus

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Old Railway Line Neu-Rehefeld – Hemmschuh Summit loop from Rehefeld-Zaunhaus

01:55

6.72km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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478 m

Germany–Czech Republic Border Crossing (Neu-Rehefeld–Moldava)

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It's hard to believe that 20 years ago this was still the EU's external border. Today, people walk back and forth as if it were natural without being checked and …

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491 m

Old Railway Line Neu-Rehefeld

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From Moldava we take the train back inland to Most (Brüx).

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1.17 km

Hemmschuh Summit

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The Hemmschuh is one of the eight-thousanders in the Ore Mountains. You must bring an ink pad or a pencil for the stamp station.

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1.28 km

Hemmschuh Sledding Trail

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Well-groomed toboggan run off the drag shoe.

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2.50 km

Valley Station Chairlift

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The lift ride is also worthwhile for cross-country skiers on the way to Neurehefeld.

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2.78 km

Princess Carola Cemetery and Chapel

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In 1884, the wife of King Albert von Wettin, Queen Carola, had the "Gottesacker" with a cemetery chapel built with a view over the valley on the hill opposite the …

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3.53 km

Shelter with a view of Neuhermsdorf

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Super nice place to take a break 🏞️

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3.57 km

Weißeritz Bridge at Grenzweg

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You can hike over the bridge via the Kammweg to the Hemmschuh and on to Moldau

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6.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

755 m

411 m

110 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

2.51 km

653 m

546 m

421 m

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