Affenstein (viewpoint) – Stülpner Fountain loop from Scharfenstein

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Affenstein (viewpoint) – Stülpner Fountain loop from Scharfenstein

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Affenstein (viewpoint) – Stülpner Fountain loop from Scharfenstein

06:14

21.2km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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475 m

Scharfenstein Castle

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"Family castle" with changing exhibitions, also to join in and make yourself.

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1.66 km

We enter the forest again, the Zschopau River accompanies us for a moment, and then we climb step by step.

Continuing along the path, we look again over the village of Scharfenstein and across to the castle.

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5.85 km

Affenstein (viewpoint)

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Great view of the Zschopau and the bridge towards Wilischthal.

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8.83 km

Stülpner Fountain

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Rest area right on the water and ideal for filling up on water supplies.

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12.5 km

View over the Zschopau Valley

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A beautiful valley with many viewpoints over the river and the countryside.

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13.4 km

Zschimmerhöhe Viewpoint

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From the steeply sloping rock of the Zschimmerhöhe offers a beautiful view over the Zschopautal up to the visible between the hills castle Scharfenstein.

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13.5 km

View of Wilischthal and Scharfenstein Castle

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Very nice view
This small rocky outcrop was named after Max Zschimmer, the chief forester of Zschopau, and is located on the hiking trail from Zschopau to Scharfenstein. He served …

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14.4 km

Stülpnersteig Trail

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Nice narrow climb (times up and down).

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21.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

5.21 km

2.42 km

2.34 km

787 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.25 km

4.89 km

3.34 km

1.96 km

1.51 km

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

3°C

-1°C

55 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 23, 2022,Von Zschopau nach Scharfenstein und zurück

A very nice round with many great views almost on my doorstep - and never gone 🤷 ♂️

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March 25, 2023,Von Scharfenstein nach Zschopau

Medieval Festival at Wildeck Castle. We would have liked to eat something, but with €10 entry...

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March 25, 2023,ERZ: Runde an der Zschopau von Scharfenstein bis Zschopau

In constant up and down it went from Scharfenstein over the Affenstein and Stülpnerbrunnen to Zschopau and then on the other side over Cottabank and Teufelsnase back.

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September 29, 2022,Zschopau > Schloss Wildeck 🥰, entlang der Zschopau bis Scharfenstein und zurück 🥾🌲🎒🌳🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🤩 ....

My order for this hike was: Don't bring any more mushrooms with you.
And what do I have to write? They just stood there by the side of the road and literally cried out to be taken along.
So there was a big pan with delicious mushrooms for dinner!

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July 27, 2025,Über den Stülpnersteig zum Affenstein & Zschopautal

The second part of the Stülpnersteig is partially overgrown. See Image 12

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November 19, 2022,Zschopau - Scharfenstein - Zschopau

Out of the Kiez Schloßchemnitz to the beloved Erzgebirge to marvel at the first snowflakes in 2022 😄

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July 22, 2025,Zschopautal-Affenstein-Scharfenstein 🔃

Purple Path 🟣 in Zschopau and the Zschopau Valley to Affenstein with a fantastic view. At Scharfenstein Castle, where you can get coffee and ice cream, return via the Höhenweg and Stülpnersteig trails.

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June 23, 2024,Von Zschopau nach Scharfenstein und zurück

On the way back from our hiking tour in the Schwartzwassertal on June 20th, 2024, we drove through Scharfenstein. There I remembered that in Komoot, under the heading "Planned", the hike between Zschopau and Scharfenstein has been waiting to be realized for a long time!
The weather is good and so is the mood for hiking, so let's get going! …

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