Best hard trails in Mittweida

Challenging and impressive loop at the Kriebstein dam, Saxony, Germany This recommended route combines beautiful nature, history and lots of water. The start is at the paid parking lot directly at the Zschopautalhalle. It goes along the wildly romantic Zschopau in a large loop that is perfect for a day tour. On the way there is a lot of variety, ascents and descents and Saxony's most beautiful knight's castle (Kriebstein). The Lutherweg Saxony (spiritual loop of Luther's work) is crossed...

Natural route section in the Zschopautal, Saxony On the way to Waldheim you pass the "Wappenfelsen" and Kriebstein Castle. Outside the villages you walk through the lush alluvial forests of the Zschopau. There are several places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Heraldic rock - Lake terraces and Kriebstein floating stage - Kriebstein Castle

The Zschopau is a tributary of the Freiberg Mulde. The Zschopau rises on the northern slope of the Fichtelberg at an altitude of 1,070 m. After 128 km the Zschopau flows into the Freiberg Mulde at 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 imposing bridges between Waldheim and Limmritz. From the Kreuzfelsen and from the Nixkluft, hikers have a wonderful view of the Zschopau valley.