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·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Comfortable loop trail near Mittweida, Saxony. This almost 6 km long hike has its starting point in Mittweida. From here you walk through the fields to Kockisch and on to Zschopau, which you follow to the viewpoints Foersterfelsen and Ratskanzel. Highlights of the hike: - Zschopau - Mitweida - Forester Rock - Ratskanzel
#2 - Mittweida - Kriebstein
4.0 (1)·Hard·18.5 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
#3 - Von Mittweida nach Döbeln
5.0 (1)·Hard·25.7 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
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.

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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 25.7 mi long.

Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Mittweida?

Mittweida: With an ascent of 3,792 ft, 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 2,887 ft of elevation gain.