Wellness & Sauna: Unwinding After a Day on the Trails
Unwind after a day of hiking in the Erzgebirge: indoor pool, Finnish sauna and a quiet relaxation area at the Sonnenhotel Hoher Hahn above Schwarzenberg.
After a long day on the paths of the Erzgebirge, there is hardly anything lovelier than putting your feet up and feeling the gentle warmth of a sauna. That is exactly the feeling we want to give you at the Sonnenhotel Hoher Hahn. Nestled in the peaceful hills above Schwarzenberg, the „Pearl of the Erzgebirge“, we bring together active days in nature and genuine relaxation in the evening. For us, hiking and wellness are inseparable – and our wellness area is the perfect place to recharge after a tour.
First the ridge trails, then the warmth
The Erzgebirge is a paradise for everyone who loves to explore on foot. The surrounding Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park stretches across 1.495 km² and is 61 percent forest – with around 5,000 kilometres of waymarked hiking trails, it offers almost unlimited possibilities. Schwarzenberg also lies on two important long-distance trails, the route from Eisenach to Budapest and the European long-distance path E3, which reaches from the Black Sea all the way to the Atlantic. The popular Kammweg Erzgebirge/Vogtland runs just a few kilometres away.
Those who want to climb higher will find striking destinations nearby: the Fichtelberg, at 1.214,88 metres the highest mountain in Saxony, or the Auersberg with its historic granite observation tower dating from 1860. The hiking and cycling trails begin right at our doorstep – so there is no long journey first; you can simply set off straight from the door.
And this is exactly where the circle closes: anyone who has spent the whole day going up and down hills will feel every metre of altitude in their legs come evening. The warmth of a sauna, the weightless drifting in warm water and a quiet relaxation room are then precisely what body and mind need.
Our wellness area: where the day comes to rest
In our hotel a wellness area awaits you that was made for relaxed hours. In the indoor pool you can swim a few lengths after your hiking day or simply let yourself drift in the water – gently easing the tension in your shoulders and back. If it is soothing heat you are after, you are in the best hands in our Finnish sauna: it warms you from within, gets the circulation going and simply lets the day’s tiredness fall away.
Between sauna sessions, our relaxation area invites you to pause. Here you may let go, close your eyes and turn your back on the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This sequence of movement, warmth and rest is a little blessing for the whole body – and the best transition from an active day into a cosy evening.
We recommend taking time to cool down after the sauna and treating yourself to a large glass of water. That way the pleasant feeling lasts a long time, and you will sleep especially well in our quiet hillside setting above the valley.
Fresh air, vast forests and a tranquil setting
What makes our location so special is the combination of nature and stillness. The hotel lies in the Schwarzenberg district of Bermsgrün, away from the bustle of town, surrounded by wooded hills. The air is clear, the evenings are quiet – ideal conditions for truly winding down after a sauna session.
Schwarzenberg itself is more than 850 years old, and its townscape is shaped by the striking duo of the St.-Georgen-Kirche and Schloss Schwarzenberg. Anyone in the mood for culture will find the PERLA CASTRUM museum in the castle, with over 700 m² of exhibition space devoted to the town’s history. The region has plenty more to offer: the Rother Berg mining landscape is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Montanregion Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří, the Zinnkammern Pöhla show mine entices visitors with the largest tin chambers in Europe, and the Waldbühne Schwarzenberg, with 15,000 seats, is the largest open-air stage in Saxony. We have gathered many more excursion ideas and route suggestions for you in our Erzgebirge Guide.
From hiking boots to a feel-good evening
With us, the day does not end at the threshold of the wellness area. After your pool and sauna, our restaurant spoils you with half board and regular culinary theme evenings – the perfect reward for weary hiking legs. Enjoy the morning over breakfast in the conservatory, with a view of the greenery and the calm feeling of having arrived right in the heart of nature.
Those travelling by e-bike are well catered for too: in the lockable e-bike garage with charging station, your bike is stored safely and is ready to ride again the next morning. For active breaks in between, there is a tennis court and a mini-golf course right by the hotel, and our little guests delight in the children’s playroom, outdoor playground and kids’ club. So everyone finds their own rhythm of activity and relaxation.
Your base for active days and relaxing evenings
Whether an extended hike, a leisurely bike ride or simply a few quiet days in the forests of the Erzgebirge – the Sonnenhotel Hoher Hahn is the ideal base. Set off straight from the hotel in the morning, explore the heights around Schwarzenberg and return in the evening to our wellness area, where the indoor pool and sauna await you. Being active and letting go, both in one place: we look forward to welcoming you here, high above the valley.