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Hockstein – Schweizerthal Bridge loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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Hockstein – Schweizerthal Bridge loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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Hockstein – Schweizerthal Bridge loop from Markersdorf-Taura

02:19

8.52km

120m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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356 m

Let's head to the nature trail.

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Leisurely walk over Bärenhöhle and Lorelei

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1.89 km

Schweizertal Viewpoint

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Sitting on the edge, resting with a crippling factor👍🫶

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1.94 km

Nature Trail Markersdorf / Chemnitztal

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Nice trail for hiking and walking

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2.47 km

Hockstein

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Well, who stacked that there? Really interesting rock formation, and the path there is also very beautiful.

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3.08 km

View of the Chemnitz Loop railway bridge

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The river bend with the rock formation is picturesque.

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6.69 km

Schweizertal Railway Bridge over the Chemnitz River

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The Schweitzertal, according to a legend, a giant lost the stones there with which he wanted to build a castle. However, it is not known where he wanted to build …

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6.88 km

Schweizerthal Bridge

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Here you can walk dry-footed across the beautiful hollow.

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7.44 km

Bear Cave

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Small tight cave. Only suitable for gummy bears. ;-) Attention! A very narrow path leads to the cave.

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8.52 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

2.59 km

1.36 km

769 m

146 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

2.50 km

1.88 km

341 m

310 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

20°C

13°C

71 %

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Comments

November 12, 2023,Schweizertalstrudel Hockstein 7km

We took a bit of a wrong turn at Amselgrund, but ended up at the quarry in Diethensdorf. The autumn leaves 🍁🍂🍁 and the 🌞 made it look really nice there.

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July 29, 2024,Am Fluss Chemnitz im Schweizertal, Felsgebröckel am Hockstein, Brücken, Schienen, Steinbrüche; eine gute Badegelegenheit

Excellent water quality even in the hottest summer in the Claußnitz quarry. It just takes a bit of getting used to the fact that cars are racing past and motorbikes are exploding behind you, just a few metres away...

Parts of the walk are not entirely legal 🤫

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August 10, 2024,Wildromantisches Schweizertal.-/ Chemnitztal

Pure nature, very beautiful area. Whether on foot, by bike or the CTB.

Unfortunately the Chemnitztalbahn only runs on Sundays:
chemnitztalbahn.de/m

Here is the explanation for picture 57/58:
alte-muehle-markersdorf.de

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February 27, 2022,Markesdorf-Taura 》Hockstein-Schweizertalstrudel–Museumsbahnhof bs

We had a very nice tour in the sunshine. Especially the Hockstein and at today's water level the Schweitzertalstrudel are just as worth seeing as the museum station
( chemnitztalbahn.de ).
If you want to visit the train station properly, you have to pay attention to the opening hours.

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February 27, 2022,Chemnitztalradweg Schweizertal

Today we went on foot on the Chemnitztalradweg from Markersdorf downstream. It is a scenic stretch with rapids, large rocks in the water and smartly designed bridges. We then walked back above the Chemnitz, where there are wonderful views of the Chemnitz and the valley. The Hockstein is another nice highlight. A nice round with kids. However, the way back …

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May 4, 2025,Chemnitztalbahn Markersdorf-Taucha

This includes a 2.0 km passenger train ride. Every Sunday from 1 p.m., a junior conductor will cut our tickets. You can get something to eat at the cyclists' club next door.

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Hockstein – Schweizerthal Bridge loop from Markersdorf-Taura

Let's head to the nature trail.

Schweizertal Viewpoint

Nature Trail Markersdorf / Chemnitztal

Hockstein

View of the Chemnitz Loop railway bridge

Schweizertal Railway Bridge over the Chemnitz River

Schweizerthal Bridge

Bear Cave

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