Schusterstein Tunnel – Chemnitz valley cycle path Markersdorf loop from Burgstädt

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Schusterstein Tunnel – Chemnitz valley cycle path Markersdorf loop from Burgstädt

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Schusterstein Tunnel – Chemnitz valley cycle path Markersdorf loop from Burgstädt

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40.4km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Tips

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Chemnitzaue bei Draisdorf

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.16 km

Giant's kettles in the Chemnitz Valley (Schweizertal)

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Successful section. Recommended to drive.

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27.9 km

Chemnitztal Cycle Path at Heinersdorf Wastewater Treatment Plant

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There are still many beautiful paths to discover here

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28.4 km

Chemnitz Valley Cycle Path Between Heinersdorf and Wittgensdorf

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The new section of the Chemnitz Valley Cycle Route now leads north to the Markersdorf Museum Station. Opened in December 2016, this section represents a significant enhancement to the scenic …

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31.2 km

Schusterstein Tunnel (Auerswalde) on the Chemnitz Valley Cycle Path

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Investing the money was really worth it. Kudos to the planners and investors

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31.4 km

Schusterstein Tunnel

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The Schusterstein Tunnel was built between 1900 and 1902 during the construction of the Chemnitz Küchwald-Wechselburg railway line. It passes under part of the Schusterstein massif, which is responsible for …

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31.7 km

Auerswalde Suspension Bridge

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The Auerswalde suspension bridge was opened in autumn 2017. It connects the Chemnitztalradweg shortly after the Schusterstein tunnel with Auerswalde and the Auerswalder Mühlenkeller, which is right next to the bridge.

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36.3 km

Chemnitz valley cycle path Markersdorf

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Simply great to be able to cycle on an old railway line - I hope that the Chemnitz Valley Cycle Path will be expanded quickly.

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40.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

15.2 km

6.24 km

1.40 km

177 m

107 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

1.46 km

1.11 km

271 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

9°C

3°C

57 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

July 28, 2024,Suche nach der Fischwegbrücke

The press reported that the old Fischweg bridge is to be moved to the new rest area in Draisdorf. Since we wanted to know a little more precisely which bridge was meant, we went looking. Hmm, unfortunately we didn't find either, neither a place where the old bridge could have stood, nor did we see anything about a new rest …

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