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Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Markersdorf-Taura

01:16

4.58km

80m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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570 m

Schweizertal Viewpoint

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

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727 m

Nature Trail Markersdorf / Chemnitztal

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Nice trail for hiking and walking

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1.11 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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1.21 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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1.73 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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3.14 km

Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz)

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I only saw it from above, but it was very impressive.

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3.49 km

Chemnitztal Cycle Path Schweizertal

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New part of the Chemnitz cycle path in the Swiss valley,
still under construction and thus conditionally passable and ends in front of the bridge over the Chemnitz.
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4.58 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

1.83 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.48 km

1.34 km

1.15 km

373 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

14°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Markersdorf-Taura

Schweizertal Viewpoint

Nature Trail Markersdorf / Chemnitztal

Bear Cave

Hockstein

View of the Chemnitz Loop railway bridge

Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz)

Chemnitztal Cycle Path Schweizertal

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