Dreiwerdener Bridge – Old Zschopau Valley Trail loop from Mittweida

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Dreiwerdener Bridge – Old Zschopau Valley Trail loop from Mittweida

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Dreiwerdener Bridge – Old Zschopau Valley Trail loop from Mittweida

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17.0km

200m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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1.98 km

Amselstein Viewpoint Overlooking the Zschopau

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A few meters above the Zschopau with the view of a beautiful roar invites the rest area on Amselstein the hiker or cyclist for a break. With a bit of luck you can watch the "flying diamonds", the kingfishers catching fish.

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2.56 km

Dreiwerdener Bridge

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Possibility to walk back on the other side of Zschopau and cross the river.

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3.33 km

Alte Hoffnung Erbstolln Silver Mine

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In the heart of Saxony, you can expect a rustic mine tour in the water-technical systems of the 19th century. Equipped with helmet, overalls and goggles, we enter the mine by boat. With us, the first turbine turned underground in Freiberg mining ("Kreiselradgezeug") from 1843. We have reconstructed the first functional assemblies on a scale of 1:1 and are happy to demonstrate this technology in a practical demonstration underground. Working with mallets and irons on site complements our practical part. Via rides (ladders) we get safely back to daylight. For particularly interested guests, we also offer an extended tour through the developed area of 800 years of mining history after making an appointment in good time. Source: schaubergwerk.de

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3.43 km

Old Zschopau Valley Trail

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Currently, the lower (older?) Section of the Zschopautalweg seems to be closed, as both the railings are missing (to be renewed?), As well as parts of the path / path have slipped. Nevertheless, there is no danger if one is attentive on foot - the way is fun :)

There is a redirected section of the Zschopautalweg (slightly above and therefore shorter) - the section also seems to be quite nice.

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5.61 km

Kohlung

Forest

9.11 km

Path of Remembrance — Sachsenburg Concentration Camp Memorial

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The Sachsenburg concentration camp is one of the first to be built in 1933 after Adolf Hitler and the NSDAP came to power. It is smaller and less known than later concentration camps such as Buchenwald and Sachsenhausen, but it had a preparatory effect on the establishment of the subsequent concentration and extermination camps. In Sachsenburg, the National Socialist terror began with oppression, inhumanity and torture.

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9.21 km

View of the Sachsenburg concentration camp memorial and Sachsenburg Castle

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Nice view of the memorial.

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9.26 km

Suspension bridge over the Zschopau near Sachsenburg

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Historical background: The bridge was built at the end of the 19th century (around 1888/1889). Originally, it primarily served the workers of the local spinning mills and textile factories as a direct route across the river to their workplace.
Monument protection & renovation: As one of the few surviving structures of its kind in Saxony, the bridge is under monument protection. It has been restored several times over the years and repaired after severe flood damage (including the August 2002 flood).

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9.78 km

View of Zschopauinsel

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Optimal hiking trail along the Zschopau

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15.5 km

Schweizerwald

Forest

17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

6.26 km

2.14 km

534 m

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

5.97 km

1.39 km

1.09 km

639 m

348 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

January 27, 2024,Von Sachsenburg durch's Zschopautal nach Dreiwerden

You can find the video of the tour here

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May 10, 2025,Mittweida zum Konzentrationslager Sachsenburg an der Zschopau entlang

On the trail through the beautiful Zschopau Valley. Along an old ore railway line, past old tunnels – good luck!
We stopped at the Wasserschänke (water tavern) for a shandy and a Würzfleisch (spiced meat). Definitely recommended.
The hike is manageable without much effort.

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December 13, 2025,Zschopautal von Sachsenburg nach Mittweida

Today's hike started in Sachsenburg from the parking lot by the Zschopau River. We followed the river to Mittweida and back. It was a very peaceful area with lots of wildlife; only the kingfisher refused to be photographed, and the beaver was still asleep.

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February 18, 2024,Zschopautalweg – vom Konzentrationslager Sachsenburg bis nach Dreiwerden mit vielen Bergbau Schächten und Bieberspuren

Directly at the parking lot the stairs go up to Sachsenburg Castle, if you would like to add a small extension :)

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April 12, 2022,Wanderung im Zschopautal

I only ran recently, today I had company 😊. And it was a lot greener than last time 🌿🌿☀️

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January 1, 2023,Dreiwerden Sachsenburg Rundweg

Nice round with unfortunately partly bad paths. Broken wood and loose roadsides do not bode well for the future.

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March 23, 2025,Sachsenburg – Schönborn/Dreiwerden Runde an der Zschopau entlang.

The loop starts at the "Schloss" parking lot (free but fills up quickly).
At the Sachsenburg Memorial, cross the suspension bridge to the other side of the Zschopau River. From there, take the Zschopau Valley Hiking Trail and the Wiesenweg to the Dreiwerden Weir.
From there, cross the Rossau Bridge to the other side and from there take the Zschopau …

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February 15, 2025,Probetour für "Women's day"-Tour am 8.3.25

Today I ran my planned route for "Women's Day".

I only met strong women: Elisabeth von Rochlitz, Elsa Brändström, St. Anne, wives of concentration camp prisoners,...

I had snow❄️ but also mud under my feet.

Sometimes the Zschopau rippled along quietly, sometimes it resembled raging streams. I followed its meanders as well as its straight lines.

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