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Bridge Cliff – Zschopau Bridge loop from Wolkenstein

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Wolkenstein

Bridge Cliff – Zschopau Bridge loop from Wolkenstein

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Bridge Cliff – Zschopau Bridge loop from Wolkenstein

04:44

16.3km

410m

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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.45 km

Himmelsleiter Wolkenstein (Stairway to Anton Günther Hill)

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Ascent via stairs to Anton-Günther-Höhe.

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5.57 km

Steep Trail to the Zschopau Valley

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Quite hidden short alpine trail, just after the bridge on the right, steep uphill. Beautiful view of the Zschopautal at the observation cockpit.

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7.10 km

Bridge Cliff

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From the bridge cliff you have a breathtaking view into the Zschopautal valley

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7.15 km

Wolkensteiner Schweiz Viewpoint

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The sign is located at the access point to the impressive bridge cliff.

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7.56 km

Zschopau Bridge

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New stone arch bridge with a view of the "Selva Switzerland"

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9.59 km

View of Wolkenstein

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Nice view into the distance.

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10.9 km

Wolf Gorge (Wolkenstein Gorge)

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There is also a family-friendly via ferrata here. Great backdrop.

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11.1 km

Wolfsschlucht and View of the Zschopau Valley

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the via ferrata is freely accessible to everyone

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.96 km

2.38 km

2.37 km

1.07 km

450 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

3.49 km

3.33 km

1.88 km

1.02 km

291 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

21°C

13°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2022,Wolkensteiner Schweiz - Wolfsschlucht - Zeisigstein 🥾🌤

The tour is highly recommended, interesting views over the valley, very well restored Wolkenstein Castle, a railway hotel, winding paths, steep stairs through the rock and and and 🥾😀

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January 31, 2025,Warmbad – Zeisigstein Runde über Wolkenstein

The best hiking weather invited us to a tour from Warmbad along the Zschopau to Wolkenstein and a circular route over the Zeisigstein back to Wolkenstein.
We started at the Silbertherme and through the park along the Königsbach to the Zschopau.
We followed the river to Wolkenstein. Sometimes to the left of the river, sometimes to the right. Then the …

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January 20, 2024,Wolkensteiner Schweiz bei traumhaftem – Winterwetter ❄️

Today we went from Dresden via Flöha to Warmbad with the Deutschlandticket. There was a happy atmosphere in the Erzgebirgsbahn. From the Warmbad stop we went over the Floßplatzer Weg to the Zschopau Bridge from 1827. Large icicles lined the path. My friend had borrowed snowshoes from the DAV and from then on we continued with snowshoes. There was no …

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October 30, 2021,🧗 Wolkensteiner Schweiz🧗

The last day took us to Selva Switzerland.
The first thing to do was to go up the Hag via ferrata to Wolkenstein Castle. Then it was the turn of the via ferrata up to the bridge cliff. We also visited some viewpoints of the Kellerlochfelsen, Zeisigstein and Ziegenfelsen, all of which had a beautiful view of the rocks of …

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October 6, 2023,🇩🇪 SN, ERZ, W, Warmbad- Wolkensteiner Schweiz- Wolfsschlucht- Zeisigstein (497 m)- Wolkenstein- Warmbad

“The secret of moving forward is taking the first step.” (Mark Twain)

My last hike in Wolkenstein Switzerland was a while ago, now it was time to get my feet on this area again.
We started from Chemnitz main station with the Erzgebirgesbahn towards Cranzahl.
Start/finish point should be warm bath.
First you always go along the Floßplatzer Weg until …

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September 23, 2021,Blick nach Wolkenstein – Wolkensteiner Schweiz Runde von Wolkenstein

Even if it is not to be seen on this hike, you should definitely wear footwear suitable for hiking. The trails can be muddy after a rain. A good level of fitness is definitely recommended, as the route is exhausting in sections. Not suitable for small children. Even if you are on hiking trails, a main road runs partially parallel …

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Bridge Cliff – Zschopau Bridge loop from Wolkenstein

Himmelsleiter Wolkenstein (Stairway to Anton Günther Hill)

Steep Trail to the Zschopau Valley

Bridge Cliff

Wolkensteiner Schweiz Viewpoint

Zschopau Bridge

View of Wolkenstein

Wolf Gorge (Wolkenstein Gorge)

Wolfsschlucht and View of the Zschopau Valley

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