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Scharfenstein Castle – Wolkenstein Castle loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

Scharfenstein Castle – Wolkenstein Castle loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

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Scharfenstein Castle – Wolkenstein Castle loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

03:27

68.6km

1,060m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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After 91 m for 57 m

After 10.5 km for 64 m

After 68.5 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.27 km

Timber Truss Bridge Wilischthal

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The curiosity about the small settlement of Wilischthal - this is where the Wilisch flows into the Zschopau - is that it belongs to 3 communities (the city of Zschopau …

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10.1 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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Restored in 1998 as the first castle in Saxony - great toy museum and great views from the tower into the Zschopautal for 1 euro.

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10.6 km

View of Scharfenstein Castle

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An eye-catcher when cycling past.

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15.8 km

Wolkensteiner Schweiz

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Nice route with a very nice bridge.

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18.0 km

Wolkenstein Castle

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From thermal bath Wiesenbad you can go to Schönbrunn completely relaxed

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24.2 km

Niederschmiedeberg–Großrückerswalde Scenic Road

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Nice, easy-to-drive road with little traffic.

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47.7 km

Checkpoint Niederlauterstein

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The checkpoint has moved and is now at the end of the climb. There is also the possibility of topping up water or making small repairs.

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47.8 km

Niederlauterstein Castle Ruins

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Good surface and little traffic.

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68.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.8 km

9.26 km

1.90 km

327 m

200 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.2 km

2.92 km

308 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

19°C

15°C

96 %

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Scharfenstein Castle – Wolkenstein Castle loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

Timber Truss Bridge Wilischthal

Scharfenstein Castle

View of Scharfenstein Castle

Wolkensteiner Schweiz

Wolkenstein Castle

Niederschmiedeberg–Großrückerswalde Scenic Road

Checkpoint Niederlauterstein

Niederlauterstein Castle Ruins

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