Best trails near Schattenwand
4.6(32 reviews)
Want to check out Schattenwand 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. Explore Schattenwand from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schattenwand are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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
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, 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 3.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 429 ft.
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 30.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schattenwand?
Schattenwand: 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 Rochlitzer Berg ab Wechselburg with 1,604 ft 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.
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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