Zschopau Bridge and Weir – Stülpner Fountain loop from Wilischthal

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Zschopau Bridge and Weir – Stülpner Fountain loop from Wilischthal

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Zschopau Bridge and Weir – Stülpner Fountain loop from Wilischthal

02:06

7.33km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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315 m

Zschopau Bridge and Weir

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Small lost peace of a monument

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1.77 km

Stülpner Fountain

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Rest area right on the water and ideal for filling up on water supplies.

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2.57 km

Zschopau Weir

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Section to dream. Listen and watch.

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2.99 km

Staircase to the Zschopautalweg

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Currently rather unsuitable for dog owners. The first steps are made of mesh and every dog has a problem with it. Either carry it or simply use the bridge which …

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3.17 km

Zschopautalweg Trailhead

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Here you can take the junction and start on the Zschopautalweg.

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3.36 km

View of Schloss Wildeck

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Located in the middle of the old town is therefore very worth seeing

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3.41 km

Zschopau Castle

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Medieval castle very beautifully renovated

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6.97 km

Wilischthal Narrow-Gauge Railway Bridge

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The bridge structure was built in 1885 for the narrow-gauge railway in Wilischthal, which opened in 1886. It consists of steel trusses which are supported on round pillars in the …

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7.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.87 km

2.42 km

992 m

827 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.92 km

1.18 km

1.04 km

593 m

233 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

9°C

4°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2022,Wanderparkplatz Wilischthal - Via Mala Steig - Zschopautalweg

Start at the forest car park on Scharfensteiner Straße. Relics of the former Wilischthal–Thum narrow-gauge railway (Wilischtalbahn) discovered at Wilischthal station. 😉
Narrow paths and steep slopes on the Via Mala Steig and a great view from the Bodemerkanzel.
At the Hörkelbach, a very steep stairway leads down to the Zschopautalweg.
There are plenty of opportunities to take a breather …

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