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Wolkenburg Mill – Mulde Weir, Penig loop from Wolkenburg-Kaufungen

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Wolkenburg Mill – Mulde Weir, Penig loop from Wolkenburg-Kaufungen

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Wolkenburg Mill – Mulde Weir, Penig loop from Wolkenburg-Kaufungen

03:19

12.3km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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FFH Mittleres Zwickauer Muldetal

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762 m

Wolkenburg Suspension Bridge over the Zwickauer Mulde

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The new, now barrier-free Wolkenburg suspension bridge was inaugurated on May 1, 2017. It replaces a narrower bridge that is less high above the water, which was severely damaged in …

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941 m

Wolkenburg Mill

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The Wolkenburg mill can look back on a history spanning more than 500 years.
It was first mentioned in a document in a letter of enfeoffment for Hans von Maltitz on November 6, 1472.

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2.42 km

Johann Günzel Allee

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The Johann Günzel Allee is a birch alley, which was created by the inhabitant of the same name after the heavy flood in 1954 on the northern bank of the Zwickauer Mulde.

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2.93 km

View of the River Mulde

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Beautiful view of the Mulde, which is located in the south-west of Saxony with a general north-east flow direction. It arises near Schöneck/Vogtland from two source rivers and forms the …

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6.36 km

Mulde Weir, Penig

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Panoramic view of Penig and Mulde

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11.0 km

View of Wolkenburg Castle and St. Mauritius Church from Hauboldfelsen

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On the circular route from the Holzmühlenstraße to the Hauboldfelsen there are several nice rest areas.

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11.3 km

Disused Muldental Railway line in Wolkenburg

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There hasn't been a train for years

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11.5 km

View of the Mulde Weir and Wolkenburg Suspension Bridge

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The small weir has a fish ladder and you have a great view of the suspension bridge directly from the water, which offers a great photo opportunity.

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

3.16 km

2.62 km

2.30 km

120 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

3.58 km

1.99 km

852 m

480 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Comments

September 23, 2023,An der Mulde zwischen Penig und Wolkenburg 🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏻‍♀️🏞🪵

There are many beautiful paths on the Mulde for a relaxed hike, and there are always beautiful views of the river and the landscape ☺️🙋🏻‍♀️.

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August 17, 2025,SMJ V👶🏽

Tour 5 with the little one... and also the longest barefoot shoe 🦶🏽 tour so far...

It's fascinating how much this strains the feet. But I couldn't have done any more... it hurts 🥲😅

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January 21, 2026,Zwickauer Mulde Teil 14 von Wolkenburg über Thierbach nach Penig

The video can be found here: cnoops.de/aiovg_videos/zwickauer-mulde-teil-14-von-wolkenburg-ueber-thierbach-nach-penig

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Wolkenburg Mill – Mulde Weir, Penig loop from Wolkenburg-Kaufungen

Wolkenburg Suspension Bridge over the Zwickauer Mulde

Wolkenburg Mill

Johann Günzel Allee

View of the River Mulde

Mulde Weir, Penig

View of Wolkenburg Castle and St. Mauritius Church from Hauboldfelsen

Disused Muldental Railway line in Wolkenburg

View of the Mulde Weir and Wolkenburg Suspension Bridge

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