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Railway Viaduct – Zschopau Cycle Bridge loop from Schönerstadt

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Railway Viaduct – Zschopau Cycle Bridge loop from Schönerstadt

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Railway Viaduct – Zschopau Cycle Bridge loop from Schönerstadt

04:11

62.0km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 45.4 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

View of Fichtelberg

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Always recommended in good weather

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27.7 km

Railway Viaduct

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Start of construction: 1868, completion: 1870, height: 50 m, total length: 348 m, number of arches: 17

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36.3 km

The town of Oederan is located halfway between Chemnitz and Freiberg on the northern edge of the Ore Mountains. The Hetzbach, a tributary of the Flöha, flows through the city.
Source:de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oederan

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37.4 km

View of Breitenau

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Rest area with a wide view!

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40.3 km

View of the Hetzdorf Viaduct

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The Hetzdorf Viaduct is an impressive, listed former railway bridge in Saxony, crossing the Flöha Valley. Here are the key facts:
* Construction period and opening: It was built between 1866 and 1868 as part of the double-track Dresden-Chemnitz (later Dresden-Werdau) main line. The first locomotive ran the bridge on a trial basis on September 23, 1868, and it was opened to rail traffic on March 1, 1869.
* Architecture and dimensions:
* It is 43 meters high and 328 meters long.
* The bridge has four large arches in the center of the valley (with a clear width of 22.66 meters) and thirteen smaller arches.
* In plan, it forms an arch with a radius of 572 meters.
* The building materials used were blue-gray gneiss, granite, and Pirna sandstone.
* It was the highest single-story bridge of the German Reichsbahn.
* Function and decommissioning: The viaduct served railway traffic for 123 years. Due to wear and tear and the need to straighten the line, a new route with two modern prestressed concrete bridges was put into operation in 1992, and the Hetzdorf Viaduct was closed to railway traffic.
* Current use: Today, the Hetzdorf Viaduct is a popular tourist destination and can be crossed on foot. It is part of several hiking trails, including the Baltic Sea-Saale Dams long-distance hiking trail, and offers an unforgettable view over the Flöha Valley.
* Proximity to the "Bastei": Nearby is the so-called Hetzdorf Bastei, from which you can enjoy an excellent view of the viaduct and the surrounding landscape.
In summary, the Hetzdorf Viaduct is an important structure in German railway history and today a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.

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41.6 km

Falkenau Cycle Path

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The cycle path is asphalted and has a width of 2.50 m, partly 3.25 m, with safety lanes.

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49.6 km

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Forest

52.7 km

Confluence of the Zschopau and Flöha Rivers

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A nice place for a rest or picnic.

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52.9 km

Zschopau Cycle Bridge

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That's a really nice view...if you make a quick stop here

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62.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.1 km

13.0 km

8.98 km

4.09 km

790 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.7 km

4.59 km

4.18 km

1.06 km

464 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

17°C

91 %

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Comments

August 3, 2022,Freiberg-Oederan-Flöha-Chemnitz

The barrier at the southern entrance to Falkenau seems to be permanently closed. Either torment through there (very winding) or cross the tracks a little further in town (also closed, simpler barrier).

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Railway Viaduct – Zschopau Cycle Bridge loop from Schönerstadt

View of Fichtelberg

Railway Viaduct

Oederan

View of Breitenau

View of the Hetzdorf Viaduct

Falkenau Cycle Path

Confluence of the Zschopau and Flöha Rivers

Zschopau Cycle Bridge

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