Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Taura

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Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Taura

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Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Taura

01:47

6.42km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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389 m

Let's head to the nature trail.

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Leisurely walk over Bärenhöhle and Lorelei

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603 m

Schweizertal Viewpoint

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Sitting on the edge, resting with a crippling factor👍🫶

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650 m

Nature Trail Markersdorf / Chemnitztal

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Nice trail for hiking and walking

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1.15 km

Bear Cave

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Small tight cave. Only suitable for gummy bears. ;-) Attention! A very narrow path leads to the cave.

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1.24 km

Hockstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Well, who stacked that there? Really interesting rock formation, and the path there is also very beautiful.

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1.37 km

Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz)

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I only saw it from above, but it was very impressive.

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1.86 km

View of the Chemnitz Loop railway bridge

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The river bend with the rock formation is picturesque.

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5.98 km

Villa Markersdorf

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you can take a stop here

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6.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.21 km

2.19 km

1.53 km

481 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

1.73 km

1.51 km

633 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

77 %

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Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Taura

Let's head to the nature trail.

Schweizertal Viewpoint

Nature Trail Markersdorf / Chemnitztal

Bear Cave

Hockstein

Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz)

View of the Chemnitz Loop railway bridge

Villa Markersdorf

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