As the former site of the East German regime's ransoming of prisoners, the Kaßberg Prison in Chemnitz is an important memorial to GDR injustice and the division of Germany. For …

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Ralph

May 31, 2025

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The stories on the large explanatory panels at the "Kassberg Prison Learning and Memorial Site" were a dreadful part of my otherwise wonderful city tour at the end of May 2025. Even when it's closed, the panels are always available to the public, and an outdoor tour is also always possible.

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Anke Duderstadt

October 12, 2025

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Absolutely worth seeing. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time.

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1. Maria Josepha Tower – Hoppberg Observation Platform loop from Chemnitz Mitte

24.0km

06:25

270m

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

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2. Klapperbrunnen by Johann Belz – Brühl, Chemnitz loop from Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof

19.7km

05:11

160m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Chemnitz Railway Viaduct – View of the River Chemnitz loop from Chemnitz

11.3km

02:58

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 360 m

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Sunday 25 January

-1°C

-3°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Kassberg Prison Memorial and Learning Center

1. Maria Josepha Tower – Hoppberg Observation Platform loop from Chemnitz Mitte

2. Klapperbrunnen by Johann Belz – Brühl, Chemnitz loop from Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof

3. Chemnitz Railway Viaduct – View of the River Chemnitz loop from Chemnitz

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