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Scharfenstein trail signpost – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Scharfenstein

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Scharfenstein trail signpost – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Scharfenstein

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Scharfenstein trail signpost – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Scharfenstein

00:45

2.75km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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263 m

Zschopau River Bridges

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Railway bridge over the Zschopau, directly at the parking lot below Scharfenstein Castle.

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761 m

Scharfenstein station

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Regional trains run regularly here towards Chemnitz and Annaberg-Buchholz South. Right on the river.

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882 m

Mural "Here Ichmery tree, like a Wiggeler tree"

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New hiking destinations can easily be found here!

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905 m

Scharfenstein trail signpost

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Here you will get directions to many destinations and places

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1.25 km

Medieval Village Reconstruction at Frauenstein Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Located right in the castle. Entry is free

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1.29 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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Restored in 1998 as the first castle in Saxony - great toy museum and great views from the tower into the Zschopautal for 1 euro.

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1.48 km

Information panels on the Burg Scharfenstein circular trail

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There is an informative circular route around the Scharfenstein Castle with information boards on history and nature.

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1.70 km

Schloss Wolkenstein Castle Garden

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Now more of a ruin, but very beautiful

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2.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.06 km

785 m

561 m

304 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

364 m

306 m

168 m

105 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

14°C

32 %

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Scharfenstein trail signpost – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Scharfenstein

Zschopau River Bridges

Scharfenstein station

Mural "Here Ichmery tree, like a Wiggeler tree"

Scharfenstein trail signpost

Medieval Village Reconstruction at Frauenstein Castle

Scharfenstein Castle

Information panels on the Burg Scharfenstein circular trail

Schloss Wolkenstein Castle Garden

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