Wolkenstein Castle is a high medieval castle that was first mentioned in documents in the 13th century. The town and castle stand on gneiss rocks 80 meters above the Zschopautal. Wolkenstein owes its existence to the sound of the mountains. That is, the discovery of ore deposits. The settlement and ore mining is older than that of Annaberg-Buchholz.

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March 8, 2025

Mountaineering

Wolkenstein Castle is a high medieval castle that was first mentioned in documents in the 13th century. The town and castle stand on gneiss rocks 80 meters above the Zschopau valley. Wolkenstein owes its existence to the "Berggeschrei" (the cries of the mountain), that is, the discovery of the ore deposits. The settlement and ore mining is older than that of Annaberg-Buchholz.

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March 10, 2022

Hiking

I visited the castle on a via ferrata tour. Well restored, not too built up.

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1. Wolkenstein Castle – Bridge Cliff loop from Wolkenstein

6.66km

01:59

200m

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2. Wolkenstein Castle Square – Zschopau Bridge loop from Wolkenstein

9.27km

02:42

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Bridge Cliff – Wolkenstein Castle Square loop from Mooshaide

17.8km

05:08

450m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 510 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Wolkenstein, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany

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Wolkenstein Castle

1. Wolkenstein Castle – Bridge Cliff loop from Wolkenstein

2. Wolkenstein Castle Square – Zschopau Bridge loop from Wolkenstein

3. Bridge Cliff – Wolkenstein Castle Square loop from Mooshaide

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