Gemssteig Trail – Raubschloss Castle Ruins loop from Ringethal

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Gemssteig Trail – Raubschloss Castle Ruins loop from Ringethal

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Gemssteig Trail – Raubschloss Castle Ruins loop from Ringethal

02:20

7.77km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 31, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 130 m for 396 m

After 7.26 km for 396 m

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Gemssteig Trail

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The path is really difficult to pass in several places, but it is still a mega 😎 adventure that everyone does on their own.

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545 m

Raubschloss Castle Ruins

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Please keep the area clean👍🏻

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867 m

Schörterbastei viewpoint on Pfaffenstein

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The climb is steep and the path is uneven, but the view is great. Hike along the Zschopau.

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2.52 km

Rock Formations

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Here you can be amazed at the rocks. Climbing is not recommended, however, as scree and rockfall can easily occur

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3.85 km

Fishing spot on the Zschopau

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Anglers often come here to fish. Tip for this season: Zander! ☺️

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6.79 km

View from the Pfaffenstein near Ringethal

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The climb is a bit strenuous, but the effort is rewarded with the view.

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6.86 km

View of the Zschopau River from the Zschopau Valley Trail

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Steep sloping trail with good views of the Zschopau. Surefootedness should be available. The way is not suitable for strollers.

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7.48 km

Viewpoint on the Gemssteig

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Small rest area with a great view.

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7.77 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

1.03 km

791 m

573 m

508 m

414 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

673 m

166 m

153 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

7°C

2°C

11 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

April 23, 2025,Der Zschopautalwanderweg....

A beautiful hiking trail along the Zschopau River. For us mountain goats, the Pfaffenstein area was of course the most interesting. Unfortunately, the circular route was blocked by a very lively herd of cows, so we decided to turn around.

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February 1, 2025,🥾🐾 Talsperre Kriebstein - Der Hund 🐶 wollte an die frische Luft ☁

🥾🐾 After the flat hike the day before yesterday along the Elbe, today it was a bit up and down again. Beautiful rock formations were to be admired, such as the Schroeter Bastei and the Pfaffenstein. All in all a nice round trip, with Holger the hiking dog 🐶

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June 24, 2023,Talsperre Kriebstein - von Falkenhain nach Lauenhain

It is advisable to park in Lauenhain and take the ferry to Falkenhain (adult 3€, as of 2023). On the way back you can then take the small ferry (adult €1.50) and go swimming again if necessary.

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April 27, 2024,Runde Falkenhain - Raubschloss

In glorious spring weather, we were supposed to walk along the Zschopau/Kriebstein Dam today.
First we walked along the road for a long stretch. But the view over the golden rapeseed fields made up for it.
The path along the Zschopau was quite challenging for me. Sure-footedness is essential!

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