Wettinhain Pond – Taurastein Tower loop from Taura

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Wettinhain Pond – Taurastein Tower loop from Taura

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Wettinhain Pond – Taurastein Tower loop from Taura

01:08

4.24km

50m

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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939 m

Gustav Winkler Rock

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The Gustav Winkler Felsen offers a beautiful view across the wide country towards Taura and Markersdorf.

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983 m

Taurastein Triangulation Station No. 93

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Anyone heading for this point is standing on a mountain; all Royal Saxon triangulation stations are on hilltops.
Station No. 93 Taurastein is a 2nd order station in the triangular …

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1.00 km

🟣 PURPLE PATH 🟣 "Television/Weather Lights", Burgstädt

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The 🟣 PURPLE PATH 🟣 is a sculpture trail connecting Chemnitz, the European Capital of Culture 2025, with 38 towns and municipalities in the region. Numerous artists have contributed works …

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1.30 km

Viewpoint Benches 'If I were a bird'

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With really great views of the surrounding area.

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1.44 km

Bench with a view of the countryside

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with Wetterstein

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2.26 km

Taurastein Tower

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Observation tower with a view of the Ore Mountains. At the foot of the tower is the Wettinhain, a park with many paths. Ideal for a walk.

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2.87 km

Wettinhain Pond

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Beautifully landscaped pond and park 👍

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3.41 km

Taurastein Tower

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Exquisitely restored former water tower housing an exhibition about the tower and the historical outlines of the municipality Burgstädt. Admission 1 €, totally okay! Can you enjoy a wonderful view …

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4.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.05 km

867 m

538 m

514 m

196 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

909 m

541 m

471 m

198 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

5°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

November 2, 2025,Wettinhain Park in Burgstädt

The entrance fee for the Taurastein Tower is €2, allowing you to enjoy the excellent panoramic views. The climb up the 163 steps is pleasant.

burgstaedt.de/portal/seiten/wettinhain-mit-taurasteinturm-900000062-26420.html

From Wettin Park, you can take the circular path around Hänflingsberg and admire the Gustav Winkler sculpture with its viewing platform.

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