Activities

The 289-kilometre Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland trail leads from Saxony to Thuringia. Nominated for Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail in 2021, the Kammweg offers fantastic views, blooming mountain meadows, refreshing forests, stream valleys and reservoirs.

The stage from Sayda to Seiffen leads directly through the park of Purschenstein Castle:

Highlights
Kreuztanne Sayda – Glassworks Museum – Purschenstein Castle Park – Neuhausen Nutcracker Museum – Schwartenberg (789 m) with mountain inn and viewing tower – Seiffen Center for Ore Mountain Wood Art – “Geyerin” binge – Seiffen Round Church

Duration approx. 3h
Difficulty: easy

The BLOCKLINE is the unique bike adventure in the Ore Mountains. Discover the magical Eastern Ore Mountains on a total of 140 kilometers and 2,750 vertical meters. The BLOCKLINE route consists of 15 individual stages. You can choose the start of the route yourself. You can divide the BLOCKLINE up as you wish: start in stages, explore the three loops or the entire route in one go. Decide for yourself at what pace you want to experience your bike adventure!

The Schlosshotel is located directly on Loop3 / stage 11 of the BLOCKLINE

As BLOCKLINE Inn we welcome all BLOCKLINE adventurers! We are optimally equipped for bikers. With us you will find a lockable room for bikes, rental bikes, bike wash facilities. Please let us know when booking if you are traveling by bike and would like to experience the BLOCKLINE.

There are a total of 27 varied cycle tours to choose from in the Neuhausen / Erzgebirge region.

You don’t want to take your own bike with you? No problem! We will be happy to help you rent a bike or e-bike from one of our partners.

Per e-bike from € 32 per day.

Tourist office – center of the village crossroads on the right gr. M. -Am Schlossberg gr. M. – at the old building on the right – downhill Schlossgasse – right – cross bridge Flöha, after 50m left – along the Flöha (cycle path) – right – past the stadium and swimming pool (Jahnweg) – crossroads uphill – steep ascent – ge. M. in the forest for approx. 1.5km – refuge and information boards – right bl. M. – approx. 200m on the bl. M. – left “Wiesenweg” past house no. 6 – after house no. 4 left in the forest uphill to Brüxer Str. – on the same road turn left – after 100m turn right – hiking trail towards Seifen – acute angle to the right on ro. M. – downhill to the village center – back to the tourist office.

Route length: approx. 8 km – moderately difficult

Altitude: 535 – 680 m

Tips: Purschenstein Castle, swimming pool

FVA Neuhausen, Bahnhofstraße – east direction ro. M. to Neuwernsdorfer Weg 38 – right uphill – game reserve at Hotel “Goldhübel” – right ge. M. – after approx. 5 km Hotel “Dachsbaude” – main road towards Schwartenberg – 200 m before the summit, take the grassy path on the right gr. m. – after 200 m turn left gr. m. – downhill – crossroads on the right ro. M. – center of the village back to the FVA

Route length: approx. 11 km – moderately difficult
Altitude: 535 m -775 m
Tips: Nutcracker museum, Schwartenberg

Enjoy a carriage ride around Neuhausen in the beautiful Ore Mountains with the whole family and round off the excursion with a picnic in the open air. Or saddle up your own horse and explore the surrounding area on your own.

Summer season until the end of October (weather permitting)

From Sächsischer Gasthof kleines Vorwerk (5 km from Purschenstein Castle)

– Carriage ride in a historic hunting carriage (up to 4 people) 120€ / hour
– Carriage ride in a park carriage (2 adults, max. 2 children) 120€ / hour
– Horse riding: Large horse or pony 35€/30 min., 60€/hour
– Cross-country ride with guide: 50€/30 min., 90€/hour

(10 minutes’ drive away)

Reservation min. 24/h before start (subject to availability)

The falconry was founded in 1992 and is currently located at Wolkenstein Castle.
Today, around 20 birds of prey are exhibited at the facility and demonstrated to visitors in free flight. Various falcons, buzzards, eagles, vultures and eagle owls can be admired at close range.

Flight demonstrations & prices (no guarantee)
Thursday – Sunday 15.00h
€ 7,50 for adults and € 4,50 for children
Dogs are not allowed

(45 minutes’ drive away)

With steam to the highest city in Germany

How about taking the steam train to the highest town in Germany? The Fichtelbergbahn takes you from Cranzahl to the spa town of Oberwiesenthal at an altitude of 914 m after a one-hour journey through the romantic landscape of the upper Erzgebirge. It’s the kind of journey our grandparents used to make to get to the Fichtelberg for a summer retreat.

(75 minutes’ drive away)

Mining was carried out in the Ore Mountains for centuries. With the closure of the uranium mines and the last tin mines around 1990/91, mining was largely discontinued. Even today, the influence of mining can still be felt in many areas of daily life. This is evidenced not only by the large number of preserved mining monuments and landscapes, but also by the lively cultivation of arts and crafts, customs and traditions rooted in the mining industry. Many of the former mines can be visited and provide an insight into over 800 years of mining history.

Three extraordinary adventure loops on the bike await you on a total of 140 kilometers of circular route: full of freedom, longing and adventure. Enjoy the sensational panoramic views, explore the valley and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of wood art.

The lovingly designed adventure handbook accompanies you on your cycling adventure. During the tour, you will be provided with exciting information about the nature and history of the Ore Mountains.

Our Schlosshotel Purschenstein is located directly on the Blockline and offers you an unforgettable stopover on your adventure.

The Neuhausen outdoor pool is located 2 km from our castle hotel. The solar-heated outdoor pool is idyllically situated in an old tree population and offers a 50 m long water slide, current channel and massage jets, a 25-meter swimming pool and a baby pool with a small slide. Sunbathing lawns, a volleyball court and catering round off the facilities.

During the bathing season, the outdoor pool is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00.

You will find “Blockhausen” in the middle of the forest. Between three natural log cabins stand unique, huge wooden sculptures, which are created by the best chainsaw carvers in the world every year at Whitsun. Various events are also held here on a regular basis.

On the way to Blockhausen, you will pass a beekeeper’s stand with beautiful figurine hives. You can take a seat at the longest table in the world (Guinness Book of Records 2010) and study the history of the surrounding villages engraved on the table top.

The raft trenches date back to the 17th century. In the past, the ditches were used to transport raw timber to the mining areas for around 250 years. Today, you can learn all about the history of the raft trenches on a hike. The nature trail has a total length of approx. 23 km on both the German and Czech sides. There are 25 information boards providing insights and extensive details about the events, background and special features.

With its magnificent art collections and the beautiful panorama with river and baroque architecture, Dresden is worth more than just a trip. Visit the Semper Opera House, the Dresden Frauenkirche, Pillnitz Palace and much more.

(60 minutes by car)

The world-famous spa town is located on the southern edge of the Ore Mountains and is one of the West Bohemian spas. Stroll through the picturesque old town or visit one of the numerous spas.

(90 minutes by car)

The capital of the Czech Republic needs no introduction. Spend an unforgettable day in the middle of the historic old town with all its sights and round off the day with a traditional Czech lunch.

(100 minutes by car)

The European Capital of Culture 2025 surprises with the juxtaposition of 850 years of city history, evolved industrial architecture and the reconstruction achievements of the post-reunification period. The city center in particular exemplifies the city’s eventful history.

(60 minutes by car)

With 800 years of tradition and 1,000 ore passages, the Freiberg visitor mine is one of the largest and oldest in Saxony. The “underground Freiberg” extends over an area of 5 x 6 km under the silver city and beyond with a complete network of approx. 2,000 km – making it one of the largest silver mining areas in Europe.

(40 minutes by car)

The spa town of Seiffen lies almost on the ridge of the Ore Mountains. The town is characterized by a centuries-old tradition of craftsmanship, which began with mining and tin extraction and developed through glass blowing to the unmistakable Erzgebirge wood art.

Today, Seiffen is known for its unique wood-turning workshop, where smokers, pyramids and candle arches are created, which is why the town is also known as the Toy Village.

In addition to the toy museum, you should also visit the open-air museum and the summer toboggan run.

(10 minutes by car)

On December 14 and 15, the annual Christmas market will take place in Neuhausen on Affalterbacher Platz. The colorful program starts on Saturday at 3 pm with the Cämmerswalder Blasmusikanten and ends on Sunday at 5 pm with the lantern parade with Santa Claus.

Just 5 kilometers from Purschenstein Castle, you will find Seiffen, a state-run resort. The town is particularly famous for its traditional craftsmen, toy makers and their show workshops. This is why Seiffen in the Ore Mountains is known as the toy village.

The Seiffen Christmas Market is open from 28.11. – 21.12.2025. Admission is free.

Monday to Friday: 11:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 18:00

Located around 13 kilometers from Purschenstein Castle, Olbernhau, the “town of the 7 valleys”, can look back on over 750 years of history, which was shaped by mining, metallurgy, toy manufacturing and a variety of other trades. With the “Saigerhütte”, Olbernhau has had a monument complex that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019.

The Christmas market in Olbernhau is open from 28.11. bis 14.12.2025. Admission is free.

The historic old town of Freiberg is just 38 kilometers from Purschenstein Castle. It is an official UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Ore Mountains/Krušnohoří Mining Region.

The Freiberg Christmas Market takes place from 25.11.-22.12.2025.

Over 90 lovingly decorated wooden huts are decorated in the style of miners and their visitor attractions are closely linked to Freiberg’s history. Admission is free.