Schneckenstein Topaz Rock – Kielfloßgraben Water Wheel loop from Am Kielfloßgraben

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Schneckenstein Topaz Rock – Kielfloßgraben Water Wheel loop from Am Kielfloßgraben

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Schneckenstein Topaz Rock – Kielfloßgraben Water Wheel loop from Am Kielfloßgraben

03:44

13.8km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.92 km

View from the Zentralschacht spoil heap

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although the climb is very steep, the view is well worth the effort!

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3.39 km

Schneckenstein Topaz Rock

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The rock has been known since the 17th century. There are several assumptions about the origin of the name; today it can be assumed that it comes from its original …

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6.44 km

Passhöhe Mühlleithen

Mountain Pass

7.24 km

Waldhotel Vogtland

Highlight • Restaurant

Here in the middle of the forest, on the Floßgrabenweg, is the Waldhotel Vogtland. It seems to be very well booked, as can be seen from the various license plates …

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7.92 km

Lower Raft Pond

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful, idyllic place. Perfect for a little break!

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8.39 km

Floßgraben Mühlleiten

Highlight • River

Path along the watercourse parallel to the main path and is easy to walk.

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9.01 km

Hirschenstein rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Apparently not all 4 jumps are used anymore, only the smaller ones look usable, the largest one is unfortunately only a sad pile of wood.

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10.8 km

Floßgrabenweg

Highlight • Structure

The old raft ditch. It is 7 kilometers away from an old 16th century raft ditch down to the dam. The path is consistently easy to walk.

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11.0 km

Kielfloßgraben Water Wheel

Highlight • Monument

beautiful forest highway with water wheel as a highlight ..

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

2.38 km

851 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.27 km

2.85 km

480 m

456 m

428 m

323 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

7°C

-1°C

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Comments

July 4, 2025,Schneckenstein – Wasserrad am Floßgraben Runde von Muldenberg

Unfortunately, it was not possible to climb the topaz rock. Opening hours were also not available.

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March 9, 2026,Topasfelsen Schneckenstein – Waldhotel Vogtland Runde von Am Kielfloßgraben

A lovely introductory hike to start the season at Schneckenstein in the Vogtland region. The route continued to Mühlleiten and from there back to Muldenberg, where the hike began. The parking lot at Flossgraben is the starting and finishing point of this highly recommended circular hike.

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September 12, 2023,Parkplatz an der B 283 bei Mühleithen, Wasserrad am Floßgraben, Panoramablick, Runde von Schneckenstein

Parking lot on the B 283 near Mühleithen, Floßgrabenweg, water wheel on the Tannenbach or Floßgraben, panoramic views, Große Pinge, Winselburg, loop from Schneckenstein

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November 24, 2022,Wanderung

It was a surprise that there was so much snow. It was very wet, but this winter sight was more than worth the tour. The signs for cross-country skiing are in place and everyone is hoping for snow.

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August 29, 2024,Panoramablick VogtlandArena – Schneckenstein Runde von Steindöbra

The first section from Unterer Floßteich to Hirschenstein is a hidden and very narrow hiking trail. Check the map every now and then to avoid taking the wrong turn (like I often did). And make sure you keep your eyes on the ground!

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January 24, 2024,2024-004 / Mühlleithen - Glatteisparadies Part I

2024-004 / Xxx

And every year the marmot greets you... in Mühlleithen.
Unfortunately, we reached the place with the most snow in the east of the country exactly 5 days too late this year and accidentally ended up in total chaos.
There was only a little bit of the beautiful snow of the last few weeks left... but all the …

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March 20, 2022,Sachsen - Zauberhaftes Vogtland - Talsperre Muldenberg und Schneckenstein

On this round, it goes from the Muldenberg dam in the direction of the Schnestein viewing platform, which is more than 800 meters above sea level. In March, you still trudge through a crunchy crust of snow on large parts of the paths. Then it goes on to the topas rock and from there around the 942m high keel. Past …

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May 19, 2026,Wasserrad am Kielfloßgraben – Topasfelsen Schneckenstein Runde von Vogtlandschanzen

The route along the Floßgrabenweg runs on the road, although a wonderful hiking trail runs parallel to it, always along the Floßgraben. This should be the main route for hikes.

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