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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Förstersteig loop from Ziegelei

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Förstersteig loop from Ziegelei

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4.8

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Förstersteig loop from Ziegelei

05:46

20.6km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.84 km

Small waterfall

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Little waterfall

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4.95 km

Pfaffens Ruh Cave

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It can only be reached by bike to a limited extent, there is only a narrow path to get there. On the other hand, it is steeply downhill.

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5.42 km

Rolle Watermill and Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The power of water has been harnessed since the Ore Mountains were first settled. The Rolle millers have done so too. Attentiveness and respect continue to characterize the millers' relationship …

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9.40 km

View of the Zschopau River from Schönthal Bridge

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Wooden bridge over the "Zschopau" on the Schönthalweg.

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11.0 km

Hennersdorf Covered Wooden Bridge

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Bridge built over the Zschopau in 1840. In addition to the wooden construction, the slate-covered hipped roof stands out. The building was restored in 1971 and is now a listed …

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11.5 km

Honesty Box Picnic Spot on Kunnersteinweg

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Nice starting point for a forest walk.

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12.1 km

Förstersteig

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Great forest path below the basement (not suitable for children).

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16.4 km

Schwarzer Teich

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Small, idyllic pond with a shelter and benches for a rest.

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.68 km

3.38 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

7.43 km

7.23 km

4.26 km

785 m

704 m

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Comments

June 16, 2024,5. Sternwanderung zur Drahtseilbahn Augustusburg 🚠🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🧍🧍‍♀️

Today was the cable car festival near Augustusburg, and there was also a star hike organized by the hiking clubs, which you could easily take part in as a guest. So this morning we set off towards Waldkirchen and went on a lovely, varied tour from Waldkirchen to Erdmannsdorf with other hiking enthusiasts. In Erdmannsdorf we all received a starting …

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April 1, 2022,Mit 🚉 und zu 👣 durch's Erzgebirge 👨‍🦯 01.04.2022

Today's Friday tour took me to the Ore Mountains to revel in my old homeland and childhood memories again after a long time.

Start 🛫 was Waldkirchen Erzgebirge and by train 🚉 it went three stations about half the way down the river to Erdmannsdorf to actually change to the Dratseilbahn 🚞 to Augustusburg 🏰, as written actually >Out of …

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Förstersteig loop from Ziegelei

Small waterfall

Pfaffens Ruh Cave

Rolle Watermill and Hydroelectric Power Plant

View of the Zschopau River from Schönthal Bridge

Hennersdorf Covered Wooden Bridge

Honesty Box Picnic Spot on Kunnersteinweg

Förstersteig

Schwarzer Teich

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