Best trails near Schattenwand
4.6(32 reviews)
Schattenwand: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Schattenwand: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Schattenwand: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schattenwand are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (15)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Rochlitz, Saxony. This circular hiking trail near Rochlitz on the Zwickauer Mulde promises plenty of variety. You hike through the Rochlitz mountain forest, past the old millstone quarry (a popular photo motif) and up Rochlitzer Berg, a volcanic mountain range around 350 metres above sea level. Here, both the Friedrich August Tower and the "Panoramaausblick" vantage point offer magnificent views as far as the Fichtelberg (in clear weather...
- 4.4 (3)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis route crosses the volcanic landscape of Rochlitz Mountain, located in the Porphyry Land Geopark in Saxony. The trail connects the historic mountain cellars with the Gleisbergbruch, a former quarry that displays the region's characteristic red porphyry tuff. The trail surface consists mainly of compacted earth and forest paths, interspersed with sections of gravel and uneven bedrock near the quarry edges. Geological formations remain visible along the route, providing insight into the...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·49.4 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrDue to the length of the route, the hike is very demanding. The route can also be walked in several stages or shortened. Special sights include Rochlitz Castle, Rochlitz Hill with its viewing tower, Rochsburg Castle, the Chemnitz estuary and Wechselburg Castle with its castle park. Reachable by train/bus
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schattenwand?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schattenwand. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schattenwand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schattenwand is Rochlitzer Berg, which has a 4.3 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 6.1 km long with an elevation gain of 131 m.
What is the longest trail near Schattenwand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schattenwand is Rochlitz nach Amerika. This trail is estimated to be 49.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schattenwand?
Schattenwand: With an ascent of 1,278 m, Rochlitz nach Amerika has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rochlitzer Berg ab Wechselburg with 489 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schattenwand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schattenwand is Rochlitz nach Amerika with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
Explore in the Rochlitz area
Attractions
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Points of interest
- Friedrich-August-Turm
- Gleisbergbruch Zahlenwand
- Gleisbergbruch
- Hauptwand
- Rochlitzer Berg (348)
- Schloss Rochlitz
- St. Petri Kirche
- Bastei
- Bergkeller
- Marktbrunnen
- Kessel
- Bruchwächter
- Schattenwand
- Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz
- St. Kunigundenkirche
- Lache
- Junkerberg
- Klinkbornquelle
- Pferdestall
- Aussichtsplattform Gleisbergbruch