Zschopau Valley – View of the Zschopau River loop from Frankenberg/Sachsen

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Zschopau Valley – View of the Zschopau River loop from Frankenberg/Sachsen

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Zschopau Valley – View of the Zschopau River loop from Frankenberg/Sachsen

01:43

14.8km

120m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Zschopautalhänge bei Lichtenwalde

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.97 km

Singletrack along the Zschopau River

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The single trail along the Zschopau has become quite sandy in parts after a long period of drought. Due to environmental influences, some riverside trees are no longer quite as …

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3.64 km

View of the Harrasfelsen

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On the left side of the Zschopau you have a good view of the Harrasfelsen from here.

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3.66 km

Harrasfelsen

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Legend has it that, here, Knight Harras and his horse jumped down the rock into the river and both survived this jump.

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4.27 km

Zschopautalhänge bei Lichtenwalde

Nature Reserve

5.23 km

Zschopau River and Büfebeschlicht

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That's a really nice view...

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6.37 km

Braunsdorf Viaduct over the Zschopau River

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This single-track railway bridge was built in 1868 and today connects Hainichen with Niederwiesa.
You can take the city train from Chemnitz via Frankenberg to Hainichen.

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7.19 km

Zschopau Valley

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The Zschopau drains a catchment area of 1847 km². Along the river bank are beautiful hiking trails.

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7.22 km

View of the Zschopau River

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Nice view from the bridge to the Zschopau

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7.26 km

Mühlenbrücke (wooden bridge) over the Zschopau

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Have a photo ready, beautiful landscape motif.

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

3.80 km

2.32 km

369 m

323 m

283 m

169 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

4.33 km

3.00 km

1.39 km

207 m

181 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 25 October

11°C

6°C

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May 31, 2026,Braunsdorfrunde - Achtung ⚠️

Attention, from KM 8.7 it gets dangerous. It's barely passable there - see photos.

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Zschopau Valley – View of the Zschopau River loop from Frankenberg/Sachsen

Singletrack along the Zschopau River

View of the Harrasfelsen

Harrasfelsen

Zschopau River and Büfebeschlicht

Braunsdorf Viaduct over the Zschopau River

Zschopau Valley

View of the Zschopau River

Mühlenbrücke (wooden bridge) over the Zschopau

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