Schusterstein Tunnel – Chemnitz Castle Pond loop from Burgstädt

Schusterstein Tunnel – Chemnitz Castle Pond loop from Burgstädt

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Schusterstein Tunnel – Chemnitz Castle Pond loop from Burgstädt

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40.5km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.36 km for 421 m

After 22.0 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.92 km

Chemnitztal Cycle Path: Markersdorf–Diethensdorf section

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Very nice cycle path along the Chemnitz and largely parallel to the Chemnitztalstraße. The asphalt is very good. I didn't find the path too narrow. I had imagined it to …

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11.4 km

Auerswalde Suspension Bridge

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The Auerswalde suspension bridge was opened in autumn 2017. It connects the Chemnitztalradweg shortly after the Schusterstein tunnel with Auerswalde and the Auerswalder Mühlenkeller, which is right next to the bridge.

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11.8 km

Schusterstein Tunnel

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The Schusterstein Tunnel was built between 1900 and 1902 during the construction of the Chemnitz Küchwald-Wechselburg railway line. It passes under part of the Schusterstein massif, which is responsible for …

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13.1 km

Chemnitz Valley Cycle Path Between Heinersdorf and Wittgensdorf

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The new section of the Chemnitz Valley Cycle Route now leads north to the Markersdorf Museum Station. Opened in December 2016, this section represents a significant enhancement to the scenic …

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20.3 km

Chemnitz Castle

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The historic Schlossbergviertel is considered to be the oldest original preserved district of Chemnitz.
The lovingly restored centuries-old half-timbered houses accommodate several always well-frequented restaurants.

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20.9 km

Chemnitz Castle Pond

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The castle pond is the former carp pond of the former Benedictine monastery on the Schlossberg. It was created around 1493.

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22.0 km

Karl Marx Monument, Chemnitz

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The statue was created based on a design by the Soviet artist Lev Kerbel and inaugurated in 1971. Behind the monument on the wall is the inscription from Karl Marx's …

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31.5 km

Schusterstein Tunnel (Auerswalde) on the Chemnitz Valley Cycle Path

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Investing the money was really worth it. Kudos to the planners and investors

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40.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

8.00 km

2.32 km

894 m

364 m

353 m

178 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

2.78 km

709 m

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

November 19, 2023,Nach dem Besuch des Bundesliga Cyclocross Rennen noch eine kleine Runde gedreht

Visited the Bundesliga cyclocross race in Chemnitz this afternoon, a well-organized event with a very technically demanding route. 👍👍👍Sohnemann was very enthusiastic about the muddy route 😅🤪
Did a little lap in the evening.

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