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Großer Steinbruch Lake – Heaven's Ladder — Zeisigwald loop from Stadion – An der Gellertstraße

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Großer Steinbruch Lake – Heaven's Ladder — Zeisigwald loop from Stadion – An der Gellertstraße

Moderate

4.6

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Großer Steinbruch Lake – Heaven's Ladder — Zeisigwald loop from Stadion – An der Gellertstraße

01:13

4.45km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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94 m

Zeisigwaldschänke Chemnitz

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Fried banana ice cream after a beautiful siskin forest hike (medium difficulty) on bumpy gravel paths, small trails and climbing stairs.

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1.37 km

Großer Steinbruch Lake

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A beautiful spot in nature for hiking, walking, and relaxing. 👍

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2.12 km

Corrected the name of this highlight from "Witches' Staircase" to the correct title "Ladder to Heaven". (See "The Zeisigwald: Forays through nature and history" / Museum of Natural History Chemnitz). …

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2.41 km

Great view of the Findewirth quarry in the Zeisigwald in Chemnitz

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2.42 km

Fuchsberg

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The Fuchsberg in Zeisigwald Chemnitz is 398.3 meters high. It was formed from the spoil of the porphyry quarry, which is no longer recognizable today. From the Fuchsberg, you have a beautiful view over the city of Chemnitz.

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3.18 km

Two historically significant paths meet here: the old quarry path to the Findewirth quarry and the old toboggan run.

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3.54 km

The Chemnitzer Zeisigwald is a very beautiful and large forest for walking and relaxing

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3.67 km

Schmiedeweg

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Beautiful and natural hiking trail at Fuchsberg.

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4.45 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.97 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.15 km

1.58 km

556 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

65 %

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