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Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) – Schweizerthal Bridge loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) – Schweizerthal Bridge loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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4.7

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Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) – Schweizerthal Bridge loop from Markersdorf-Taura

01:09

4.35km

40m

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: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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356 m

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Leisurely walk over Bärenhöhle and Lorelei

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570 m

Schweizertal Viewpoint

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Sitting on the edge, resting with a crippling factor👍🫶

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1.30 km

Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz)

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

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1.83 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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2.28 km

Diethensdorf Station – Chemnitztal Railway

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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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2.92 km

Schweizerthal Bridge

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

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4.35 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

819 m

423 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

475 m

344 m

160 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 22 June

28°C

17°C

0 %

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Comments

January 9, 2022,Wildes Schweizerthal Sachsen

Even in "bad" weather with drizzle and light snowfall, we can recommend this beautiful route. We are walking here on a well-developed and paved route between the Chemnitz River and the old railway line. It is designated as a footpath and a bike path. Also suitable with prams, wheelchairs and as an inline or scooter route. Today there were a …

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Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) – Schweizerthal Bridge loop from Markersdorf-Taura

Let's head to the nature trail.

Schweizertal Viewpoint

Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz)

Schweizertal Railway Bridge over the Chemnitz River

Diethensdorf Station – Chemnitztal Railway

Schweizerthal Bridge

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