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Landkreis Leipzig
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Wittes Quarry – Schildberg Tower loop from Wittes Steinbruch

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Saxony
Landkreis Leipzig
Lossatal

Wittes Quarry – Schildberg Tower loop from Wittes Steinbruch

Moderate

4.6

(12)

32

hikers

Wittes Quarry – Schildberg Tower loop from Wittes Steinbruch

02:09

8.05km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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1.48 km

Wittes Quarry Picnic Area and Information Boards

Highlight • Rest Area

Signpost: Assistance with hiking

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1.52 km

Wittes Quarry

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The name of the quarry goes back to the Wittes family, who had porphyry quarried here until 1935. Today it is a small natural paradise, where there is also a small rest area.

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2.05 km

Info on: "our native trees"
Signpost: Assistance with hiking

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2.78 km

Schildberg Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The observation tower is only open on fine Saturdays from April to October.

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5

4.83 km

Hessler Gorge Pond

Highlight • Lake

very idyllic place here

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6

4.95 km

KS 24 Stone Marker and Trail Junction

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Signpost: Assistance with hiking

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7

6.49 km

Old Oaks

Highlight • Forest

8

7.63 km

S-Weg Schildberg Pond

Highlight • Lake

Signpost: Assistance with hiking

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8.05 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.91 km

136 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.76 km

2.03 km

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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