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Saxony
Mittelsachsen
Rochlitz

Hermitage on Rochlitz Hill

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Rochlitz

Hermitage on Rochlitz Hill

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Hermitage on Rochlitz Hill

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    1. Rochlitzer Berg porphyry educational trail

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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

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    February 3, 2025

    The hermitage on the Rochlitzer Berg was built in 1817 by Christian Gottlob Seidel, a quarry owner. Two rocks were connected by a wall, creating a small, chapel-like building. In the Romantic period, this place attracted many hikers and still serves as an idyllic rest stop today.

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      June 7, 2023

      Interesting buildings and ruins 👍

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        August 25, 2019

        Christian Gottlob Seidel built the "hermitage" in 1817. To do this, he connected two high rocks with a front wall. The result was a chapel-like stone building, the front of which was given a Gothic character by the windows. The hermitage was decorated with two large figures made of white sandstone, which probably came from a tomb.

        Source: rochlitzer-muldental.de/media/documents/porphyrlehrpfad.pdf

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          August 27, 2023

          I assume the name was not chosen at random
          The ruin is part of the Via Porphyr.
          and right 😎👍

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            May 26, 2020

            Also interesting for photographs

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              July 27, 2020

              A kind of church walled in the porphyry rocks.

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                May 31, 2021

                The red rock is very distinctive.

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                  May 31, 2021

                  Very nice to look at, in the middle of the forest.

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                    June 6, 2021

                    Nice illustrative example of porphyry use. It can also be found on many buildings in this area.

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                      December 7, 2023

                      Impressive facade, like in the film

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                        January 23, 2025

                        great corner, always worth a trip

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                          Location: Rochlitz, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany

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