Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Zschopau

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Zschopau

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Zschopau

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14.1km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.4 km for 51 m

Closed: • Tuesday: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.15 km

Pfaffens Ruh Cave

Highlight • Cave

It can only be reached by bike to a limited extent, there is only a narrow path to get there. On the other hand, it is steeply downhill.

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4.49 km

Stützwiese (Former Witzschdorf Ski Area)

Highlight • Natural

former "ski area" of the Witzschdorf youth

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5.27 km

Mr. Heydenreich had the waterfall and bridge built here, and there was also a deer enclosure at times. The factory gardens were laid out like a park. They extended into what is now the Unterdorf and existed until 1930.

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5.43 km

Villa Heydenreich

Highlight • Historical Site

Stately manufacturer's villa of the Saxon sewing thread factory Rudolph Heydenreich, built around 1890

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5.80 km

Forest path and junction, Mörbitz Forest

Highlight • Trail

Many signposts and a notice board

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6.35 km

Tree of Stones

Highlight • Structure

great, always worth a trip

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7.12 km

Path Between the Railway Line and the Zschopau River

Highlight • Trail

The path along the Zschopau River between Hennersdorf and Witzschdorf is known as the "Wasserrand" (waterside path). It was created around 1900 for tourism, as a destination for day trips …

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