Best waterfall trails in Mittweida

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Explore the most popular waterfall trails near Mittweida with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Zschopautalweg from Mittweida
5.0 (2)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Leisurely circular hiking trail near Mittweida, Saxony. This almost 6 km long circular walk starts in Mittweida. From here, you walk through the fields to Kockisch and on to the Zschopau, whose course you follow to the Försterfelsen and Ratskanzel viewpoints. Highlights of the hike: - Zschopau - Mittweida - Försterfelsen - Council Pulpit
#2 - Mittweida - Kriebstein
4.0 (1)·Hard·29.8 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
#3 - Von Mittweida nach Döbeln
5.0 (1)·Hard·41.4 km·Est. 12–13 hr
The Zschopau is a tributary of the Freiberger Mulde. The Zschopau rises on the northern slope of the Fichtelberg at an altitude of 1,070 metres. After 128 kilometres, the Zschopau flows into the Freiberger Mulde near Schweta (Döbeln). Worth seeing on the section from Mittweida to Döbeln are the Kriebstein dam and the so-called 6 km long bankruptcy mile with impressive bridge structures between Waldheim and Limmritz. From Kreuzfelsen and Nixkluft, hikers have wonderful views of the Zschopau...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest waterfall trail in Mittweida?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Mittweida is Von Mittweida nach Döbeln. This trail is estimated to be 41.4 km long.

Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Mittweida?

Mittweida: With an ascent of 1,156 m, Von Mittweida nach Döbeln has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Mittweida - Kriebstein with 880 m of elevation gain.