Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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3.03 km

Scharfenstein Pulpit

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Great view of the Zschopautal.

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3.38 km

Pestwiese

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Quiet place to relax and a panoramic view of the landscape and fields.

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3.57 km

Pestwiese Shelter and Rest Area

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Very nice hut with a granite table, it's a great place to take a break.

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4.50 km

Devil's Nose

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The Devil's Nose is in its form as a rock needle a remarkable, rather rare rock formation in the Ore Mountains.

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5.15 km

Information board about Karl Stülpner

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History or Legend? Here you can find out more about the siege of Scharfenstein Castle by Karl Stülpner.

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5.57 km

Holländerland Forest Parking

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Car parking lot, good starting point to hike the surrounding area.

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5.83 km

Fox Hill

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Nice bank that invites you to stay. Everything is in good shape. Unfortunately, the road is not far away

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7.50 km

We enter the forest again, the Zschopau River accompanies us for a moment, and then we climb step by step.

Continuing along the path, we look again over the village of Scharfenstein and across to the castle.

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8.98 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

709 m

582 m

381 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

1.47 km

1.21 km

1.17 km

172 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Scharfenstein Pulpit – Devil's Nose loop from Scharfenstein

Scharfenstein Pulpit

Pestwiese

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Devil's Nose

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