Fuchsberg – Heaven's Ladder — Zeisigwald loop from Stadion – An der Gellertstraße

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Germany

Saxony

Fuchsberg – Heaven's Ladder — Zeisigwald loop from Stadion – An der Gellertstraße

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Fuchsberg – Heaven's Ladder — Zeisigwald loop from Stadion – An der Gellertstraße

01:20

4.82km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. 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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731 m

View of the Findewirth Quarry in Zeisigwald

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Great view of the Findewirth quarry in the Zeisigwald in Chemnitz

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742 m

Fuchsberg

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The Fuchsberg in Zeisigwald Chemnitz is 398.3 meters high. It was formed from the spoil of the porphyry quarry, which is no longer recognizable today. From the Fuchsberg, you have a beautiful view over the city of Chemnitz.

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944 m

View of the ravine in Zeisigwald Forest

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The Chemnitzer Zeisigwald is a very beautiful and large forest for walking and relaxing

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1.06 km

Heaven's Ladder — Zeisigwald

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Corrected the name of this highlight from "Witches' Staircase" to the correct title "Ladder to Heaven". (See "The Zeisigwald: Forays through nature and history" / Museum of Natural History Chemnitz). …

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1.55 km

Bench in Zeisigwald Forest

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There are a few of them, because the Chemnitzer Zeisigwald is a very beautiful and large forest for walking and relaxing

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1.73 km

Covered rest area in Zeisigwald Forest

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2.05 km

World War I Memorial of the 15th Saxon Infantry Regiment (Chemnitzer Zeisigwald)

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Highlight of some hiking opportunities 👍

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3.60 km

Old Quarry Path and Toboggan Run

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Two historically significant paths meet here: the old quarry path to the Findewirth quarry and the old toboggan run.

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4.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

1.40 km

270 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

2.10 km

363 m

203 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

July 3, 2024,Geocaching - oder wie bespaßt man den Enkelsohn

The high ropes course in Geyer was actually on the agenda. But due to the high humidity and the associated wet forests, this tour was postponed. The risk of accidents is simply too great.

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