Adlerstein, Mountain summit in Pockau-Lengefeld, Germany

Adlerstein is a 676-metre summit in the Central Ore Mountains near Lengefeld, in the municipality of Pockau-Lengefeld. Its top is wooded, so the views toward the Sayda and Brand Heights, Marienberg, the Pöhlberg and the Czech peaks Jelení hora, Hora Svaté Kateřiny and Čihadlo are partly obscured by trees. The Lengefeld Lime Works lies directly at the foot of the hill, and the B 101 federal road runs close by.

During the silver mining era, the region around this mountain became densely populated due to the valuable mineral deposits in the Erzgebirge. The geographical importance of the peak led later to the installation of a Royal Saxon triangulation station during the 19th century for regional mapping.

The area surrounding Adlerstein reflects a deep mining heritage that shaped settlement patterns and daily life for centuries. This legacy remains visible today in the names and layout of villages throughout the region.

The main hiking route to the summit starts from Pockau-Lengefeld and is clearly marked with several path options depending on your experience level and available time. Spring through fall offers the best hiking conditions, with dry trails and clear visibility for enjoying the views.

The summit's triangulation column, station No. 87 of the Royal Saxon survey, was set up around 1870 and is still standing on the 676-metre peak. The Lengefeld lime works lies directly at the foot of the hill, and the neighbouring Lauterbacher Knochen gives a second, partly overgrown viewpoint.