Jöhstadt to Steinbach through the Preßnitz valley

From the bus shelter we walk in the direction of "Bistro am Markt" where a small alley on the left leads us down to the sports field, which we leave on the left and continue down to Gründelstraße. Now keep left and walk to the edge of the forest. At the forest playground, we walk half right down into the valley to Schwarzwasser and enjoy the beautiful view from the "Alpine race track" to the ski hut in Schlössel. Now we continue down to the ridge path. The valley path meanders along the Schwarzwasser valley past a small idyllic rest area, further downstream after approx. 1 km there is a refuge on the left with seating for a hearty snack. We continue along the valley path, which is also the ridge path, to Schmalzgrube. Now we turn left and walk along the main road towards Steinbach for about 200 meters. Now turn left and walk along the Floßzechenweg in the direction of Andreas-Gegentrum-Stolln, then descend steeply to the half-right and walk along the Preßnitz stream again. Cross Grumbacher Straße and continue in the direction of Stolln. There is a nice rest area at the Andreas-Gegentrum-Stolln. Now we continue to the "Am Wildbach" rest stop, which is on the left-hand side, and tackle the last stage to Steinbach station. From Steinbach station, we have the option of returning to Jöhstadt on days when the Preßnitz Valley Railway is running.

Hiking gear - shoes, possibly rainwear, rucksack, provisions

Digital hiking pin

https://www.erzgebirge-tourismus.de/digitale-wandernadel

View the timetable for the Preßnitz Valley Railway
https://www.pressnitztalbahn.de/fahrplan-naechster-fahrtag

Digital hiking pin:

The hike is part of the digital hiking pin "For train enthusiasts". Download the SummitLynx app, activate your cell phone GPS and log in at check-in points worth seeing. These will take you on a total of 10 tours into the world of viaducts, railroad stations and fascinating museums on the subject.

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