Best trails near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz
4.3(62 reviews)
Want to check out Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz from the trail? Good news: 11 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. Explore Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (25)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular hiking trail in Wechselburg, Saxony. A nice and quite relaxed circular hike in Wechselburg. You start from the hiking car park and walk a bit along the Zwickauer Mulde until you get into the forest. When you arrive at Rochlitzer Berg, you will be rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view. The route offers refreshment stops and can also be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Rochlitz mountain forest - Wechselburg...
- 4.3 (15)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail near Rochlitz, Saxony. This loop trail near Rochlitz on the Zwickauer Mulde promises a lot of variety. You hike through the Rochlitz mountain forest, past the old millstone quarry (popular photo motif) and up the Rochlitz mountain. The around 350 m above sea level high mountain ist of volcanic origin. From the Friedrich-August-Turm as well as from the "Panoramaausblick" vantage point, there are great far-reaching views to the Fichtelberg (in clear weather...
- 4.4 (3)·Easy·2.2 mi·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·30.7 mi·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrDue to the length of the route, the hike is very demanding. The route can also be run or shortened in several stages. Special sights are Rochlitz Castle, the Rochlitzer Berg with its observation tower, the Rochsburg, the Chemnitz estuary and the Wechselburg with its park. Accessible by train / bus
- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Rochlitz mountain forest, Saxony. This route starts at the Rochlitzer Berg-Soernziger Strasse car park and leads from here through the Rochlitzer Bergwald almost to the Zwickauer Mulde. The route is quite uphill and downhill - sturdy shoes and a basic level of fitness are helpful. Around the Rochlitzer Berg, the climbing forest, a forest playground and the porphyry nature trail offer the opportunity to take sporty, relaxed or informative breaks. Highlights of the...
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail near Rochlitz, Saxony. The almost 350 m high Rochlitzer Berg, idyllically situated near the Zwickauer Mulde, is circumnavigated on this walk. It is worth making a detour to the Gleisbergbruch, where you can see the Rochlitz porphyry, as the reddish tuff rock typical of the area is called, up close. Highlights of the hike: - Rochlitz mountain - Detour to the Rochlitz porphyry quarry (optional)
- Hard·15.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrStage 4 of the “Muldental-Wanderweg Zwickauer Mulde” long-distance hiking trail, Saxony. This is the fourth stage of the varied Muldental hiking trail Zwickauer Mulde, which follows the eponymous river over a length of over 100 km from Zwickau to Bad Düben. The fourth stage of the Muldental hiking trail Zwickauer Mulde, which is considered to be demanding, starts in Penig and ends in Rochlitz. You can enjoy wonderful landscapes and cultural and historical sights. There are places to stay...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz is Walderlebnispfad Wechselburg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 25 reviews. This trail is 5.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 961 ft.
What is the longest trail near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz is Rochlitz nach Amerika. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz?
Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz: With an ascent of 4,192 ft, Rochlitz nach Amerika has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Muldental-Wanderweg Zwickauer Mulde Etappe 4: Penig - Rochlitz with 1,883 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Porphyr Steinbruch Rochlitz is Rochlitz nach Amerika with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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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