Your plan: 140 km of biking adventure on the Blockline
Whether all at once or in three separate loops. Plan your biking adventure on the Blockline here.
As Long as You Like
The Blockline can be ridden by anyone - either all 140 km at once, in three loops of 52, 53 and 66 km or in individual stages (between 3.7 and 13.7 km).
You can find all information about the route here:
Route and Signage
The Blockline is a fully signposted bike route. It runs counterclockwise. You can start anywhere, preferably at one of the Blockline portals or one of the Blockline accommodations. The signs with a dark green B on a yellow background show the way.
Full Support with the Starter Package
The route is especially fun with the Blockline starter pack. It contains, among other things, your adventure handbook, the Blockline neck gaiter and numerous tips for your adventure.
The starter packs can be ordered and shipped in advance or collected on site.
All Blockline Stages at a Glance
| Trail | from | to | Distance | Ascent | Descent | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blockline Bike-Loop 1 Complete Overview | ||||||
| Etappe 1 | Holzhau | Neuhermsdorf | 9,2 km | 273 m | 136 m | More Information |
| Etappe 2 | Neuhermsdorf | Rehefeld-Zaunhaus | 5,8 km | 103 m | 148 m | More Information |
| Etappe 3 | Rehefeld-Zaunhaus | Zinnwald | 6,9 km | 213 m | 22 m | More Information |
| Etappe 4 | Zinnwald | Altenberg | 6,5 km | 52 m | 151 m | More Information |
| Etappe 5 | Altenberg | Bärenfels | 9,7 km | 128 m | 231 m | More Information |
| Etappe 6 | Bärenfels | Hermsdorf | 8,9 km | 237 m | 219 m | More Information |
| Transit: Ende Loop 1 | Hermsdorf | Holzhau | 6,5 km | 148 m | 256 m | More Information |
Blockline Bike-Loop 2 Complete Overview | ||||||
| Transit: Start Loop 2 | Holzhau | Hermsdorf | 6,5 km | 256 m | 148 m | More Information |
| Etappe 7 | Hermsdorf | Frauenstein | 12,3 km | 140 m | 207 m | More Information |
| Etappe 8 | Frauenstein | Blockhausen | 13,7 km | 273 m | 381 m | More Information |
| Etappe 9 | Blockhausen | Kreuztanne | 13 km | 276 m | 122 m | More Information |
| Transit: Ende Loop 2 | Kreuztanne | Holzhau | 10,2 km | 122 m | 224 m | More Information |
Blockline Bike-Loop 3 Complete Overview | ||||||
| Transit: Start Loop 3 | Holzhau | Kreuztanne | 10,2 km | 218 m | 121 m | More Information |
| Etappe 10 | Kreuztanne | Mortelgrund | 7,7 km | 104 m | 218 m | More Information |
| Etappe 11 | Mortelgrund | Neuhausen | 3,7 km | 79 m | 127 m | More Information |
| Etappe 12 | Neuhausen | Seiffen | 13,3 km | 326 m | 222 m | More Information |
| Etappe 13 | Seiffen | Schwartenberg | 9 km | 210 m | 111 m | More Information |
| Etappe 14 | Schwartenberg | Cämmerswalde | 10,9 km | 145 m | 248 m | More Information |
| Etappe 15 | Cämmerswalde | Holzhau | 11,4 km | 197 m | 235 m | More Information |
FAQ About the Blockline
Location of the Blockline
The Blockline is located in the east of the Ore Mountains - between Seiffen, world famous for its wood art, and the winter sports center Altenberg.
Arrival by Car
Dresden is 45 minutes away by car. Prague is 90 minutes away and Leipzig 1:45 h. Bayreuth and Erfurt are 2:30 h each, Berlin, Magdeburg and Nuremberg are three hours away. From Hanover, Kassel, Fulda and Munich it is about four hours.
Arrival by train
In the west, all stations between Mulda (Saxony) and Holzhau Skilift are suitable starting on the Blockline. In the east, the trail can be accesed from Geising and Altenberg stations.
The Blockline is located in the east of the Ore Mountains - between Seiffen, world famous for its wood art, and the winter sports center of Altenberg. Dresden is 45 minutes away by car. Prague is 90 minutes away and Leipzig 1:45 h. Bayreuth and Erfurt are 2:30 h each, Berlin and Magdeburg are three hours away. In the west, all stations between Mulda (Saxony) and Holzhau ski lift are available to get on the Blockline. Geising and Altenberg stations are located on the eastern side of the route.
