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50.81, 13.65 · rel 167462
50.81, 13.65 · rel 167462
Gelber Balken
46,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Sachsen · 50.81°N ·
13.65°E
46,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
36
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
5× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× viewpoint
5× monument
1× Nature
2× Attraction
7× summit
Brandaussicht auf Kipsdorf und Bärenfels
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mühlenrad
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Krutzsch-Gedenkstein
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Drei Bergkiefer
Nature ·
26 m off route
0,0 km
0%
1914-1918
monument ·
40 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gedenkstein
monument ·
43 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Forsthistorische Ausstellung
Attraction ·
57 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ahnewand
viewpoint ·
59 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Aboretum (Pflanzensammlung)
Attraction ·
82 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
88 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Blick vom Hofehübel
viewpoint ·
90 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hoher Brand
summit ·
95 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Niederer Brand
summit ·
157 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hofehübel
summit ·
159 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Harter Stein
summit ·
178 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Steinmeer am Spitzberg
viewpoint ·
180 m off route
12,2 km
26%
Spitzberg
summit ·
167 m off route
16,4 km
35%
Stephanshöhe
summit ·
on the route
46,9 km
100%
Spitzberg
summit ·
30 m off route
46,9 km
100%
Aussichtspunkt Stephanshöhe
viewpoint ·
132 m off route
46,9 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Gelber Balken is 46.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Gelber Balken takes approximately 11h 41min to complete.
No, Gelber Balken is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Gelber Balken starts near coordinates 50.7808, 13.6636.
Gelber Balken is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.