The Kammweg Erzgebirge - Vogtland (West) follows the high ridgeline of the Ore Mountains and Vogtland, echoing the legacy of the historic Kammweg first opened in 1904, once the longest tourist trail in the German-speaking world. This route offers a chance to walk in the footsteps of early 20th-century trail pioneers while enjoying cross-border views between Germany and the Czech Republic.

Stretching 153 km, the trail runs along the crest of the Erzgebirge and Vogtland ranges, passing through forested sections, mountain meadows and open ridge stretches with panoramic views. Marked in #3182ce, this route was signposted in 2011 as a modern German version of the Kammweg, though it follows a different alignment than the original historic path. Along the way, hikers pass through typical regional villages, scenic viewpoints and remnants of older tourist infrastructure.

• Moderately demanding - at 153 km, the full route requires several days and reasonable fitness, though individual daily stages are manageable for average hikers
• Varied terrain: forest paths, mountain meadows, and occasional open ridge sections with wide views over the Erzgebirge and Vogtland

It is worth remembering that the original Kammweg stretched an impressive 820 km, linking several mountain ranges from the Elster Mountains to the Altvater range - making today's Kammweg Erzgebirge - Vogtland a living piece of Central Europe's hiking history.