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Lochmühl Bridge – Liebethaler Grund loop from Pirna

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Lochmühl Bridge – Liebethaler Grund loop from Pirna

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Lochmühl Bridge – Liebethaler Grund loop from Pirna

03:52

14.6km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Sächsische Schweiz

Wesenitzhang und -aue zwischen Pirna-Liebethal und Pirna-Copitz

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.94 km

View over Pirna and Sonnenstein Castle

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The city bridge Pirna is a 295.45 m long Elbe bridge in Pirna from the year 1875.
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2.85 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

7.92 km

Wesenitzgrund

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The Malerweg also leads along here. All information about the Malerweg can be found at the following link: saechsische-schweiz.de/malerweg (Status: 22.06.2026)

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7.94 km

Wesenitz Waterfall at the Lochmühle

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Another welcome rest on the Malerweg.

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7.98 km

Lochmühl Bridge

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A picturesque arch bridge made of sandstone, which according to the inscription was built in 1934. From the middle of the bridge you have a great view of the Wesenitz waterfall on the Lochmühl weir.

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8.03 km

Lochmühle (Liebethal Gorge)

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A new use would be desirable but very questionable. The rock face above is unstable.

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8.33 km

Ruins of the Liebethaler Grund Hydroelectric Power Plant

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From 1894 to 1970, electricity was generated here. Now the dilapidated buildings are among the forgotten "lost places" and huge reinforced concrete pipes (built in 1922) line the way. First …

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8.42 km

Liebethaler Grund

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Great, a beautiful route!

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9.25 km

Liebethal Hydropower Plant

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The Liebethaler Grund is a narrow and deeply cut valley in which the course of the river Wesenitz is located.

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

4.02 km

2.42 km

1.80 km

744 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

4.96 km

1.86 km

1.40 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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