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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Rochlitz Castle loop from Rochlitzer Berg (348)

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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Rochlitz Castle loop from Rochlitzer Berg (348)

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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Rochlitz Castle loop from Rochlitzer Berg (348)

02:42

9.48km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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474 m

Friedrich August Tower on Rochlitzer Berg

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Very nice observation tower with a good view. Gastronomy directly at the tower. Very cheap entry (€1.00).

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800 m

Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint

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The Gleisberg quarry was one of the most important quarries on the Rochlitzer Berg and was used to extract porphyry tuff until 1960. The red-yellow rock, formerly known as "red …

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1.02 km

Porphyry House, Rochlitzer Berg

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The Porphyrhaus Rochlitzer Berg offers educational and project offers on the subject of Rochlitzer Porphyrtuff in the National Geopark Porphyrland as well as space for lectures and events.

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3.03 km

Mordgrund Bridge

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The new Mordgrund Bridge was officially opened in November 2017. The previous bridge had to be demolished due to substantial damage.

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3.42 km

Rudolf Zimmerman Weg

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This path in intact nature is a dream.🫶

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4.58 km

View of Rochlitz and the Mulde River

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5.00 km

Rochlitz Castle

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When visiting the castle, a tower climb should definitely be included in the program. The old supporting structure is worth seeing.

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6.21 km

Luther Trail along the Mulde River

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A lovely path for hiking and walking along the Mulde river. 👍

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9.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

1.63 km

1.58 km

587 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.39 km

1.94 km

943 m

383 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

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Comments

June 17, 2022,Tour

A little insider tip for nature lovers: the area is still relatively undeveloped for tourism, but offers a wonderful landscape with many attractions. E.g. the Rochlitzer Castle, the Wechselburg and much more. The hiking trails are well signposted. The proximity to Dresden and Leipzig (approx. 60km) also makes day trips there possible.
Every 2 years, the Dresden Fürstenzug passes through …

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March 29, 2026,Lutherweg an der Mulde – Schloss Rochlitz Runde von Rochlitz

Very nice tour, a recommendation and at the end you can calmly visit Rochlitz Castle and the city with its market.

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February 9, 2025,09.02.2025 Wanderung Rochlitz - Rochlitzer Berg

Our hike begins in Rochlitz at the castle where there are a few parking spaces. Now up to the castle entrance, which is closed in winter. Now we take the hiking trail towards Rochlitzer Berg, which takes us slowly but steadily up. We look at the quarries and admire the tower on the mountain. If you want, you can climb …

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March 29, 2024,Runde Fischheim - Rochlitzer Berg - Rochlitzer Schloß - Mulde

Very nice tour 👍 the Rochlitzer Berg with its history of porphyry mining, great carpenter path to Rochlitzer Castle, delicious and loving food in the Blümchecafe in the castle, very interesting museum in the castle, and lots of nature...

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August 1, 2021,Von Schloss Rochlitz zum Rochlitzer Berg

Parking at the Mulde in Rochlitz, then via Rochlitz Castle to Rochlitzer Berg. Different variants possible. Interesting museum in the castle, the Phorphyrpfad on the mountain, definitely recommended, 2.1 km long, not included here. In addition, a lookout tower and a gas station. Descent via Sörnzig (the restaurant there did not survive Corona, but you can stop over the Mulde …

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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Rochlitz Castle loop from Rochlitzer Berg (348)

Friedrich August Tower on Rochlitzer Berg

Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint

Porphyry House, Rochlitzer Berg

Mordgrund Bridge

Rudolf Zimmerman Weg

View of Rochlitz and the Mulde River

Rochlitz Castle

Luther Trail along the Mulde River

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