Wild Chemnitz Valley – Hockstein loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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Wild Chemnitz Valley – Hockstein loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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Wild Chemnitz Valley – Hockstein loop from Markersdorf-Taura

01:22

5.03km

70m

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: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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356 m

Let's head to the nature trail.

Highlight • Trail

Leisurely walk over Bärenhöhle and Lorelei

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666 m

Wild Chemnitz Valley

Highlight • River

Wildly romantic river valley, which used to be used for canoe competitions. Spectacular photo motifs for connoisseurs.

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1.23 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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1.74 km

View of the Chemnitz Loop railway bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The river bend with the rock formation is picturesque.

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2.96 km

Diethensdorf Station – Chemnitztal Railway

Highlight • Monument

The station Diethensdorf am Chemnitztalradeweg is the northern end of now functioning as a heritage railway section of Chemnitztalbahn.de. At times there is also entertainment here. From here, going east …

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3.41 km

Schweizertal Railway Bridge over the Chemnitz River

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The Schweitzertal, according to a legend, a giant lost the stones there with which he wanted to build a castle. However, it is not known where he wanted to build …

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3.60 km

Schweizerthal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here you can walk dry-footed across the beautiful hollow.

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3.94 km

Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz)

Highlight • River

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

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5.03 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.61 km

1.70 km

702 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.64 km

309 m

128 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

71 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

February 27, 2022,Markesdorf-Taura 》Hockstein-Schweizertalstrudel–Museumsbahnhof bs

We had a very nice tour in the sunshine. Especially the Hockstein and at today's water level the Schweitzertalstrudel are just as worth seeing as the museum station
( chemnitztalbahn.de ).
If you want to visit the train station properly, you have to pay attention to the opening hours.

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February 27, 2022,Chemnitztalradweg Schweizertal

Today we went on foot on the Chemnitztalradweg from Markersdorf downstream. It is a scenic stretch with rapids, large rocks in the water and smartly designed bridges. We then walked back above the Chemnitz, where there are wonderful views of the Chemnitz and the valley. The Hockstein is another nice highlight. A nice round with kids. However, the way back …

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