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Scharfenstein Castle – Willischtalweg loop from Scharfenstein

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Scharfenstein Castle – Willischtalweg loop from Scharfenstein

Moderate

4.9

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Scharfenstein Castle – Willischtalweg loop from Scharfenstein

02:40

34.9km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28.7 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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235 m

View of Scharfenstein Castle

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An eye-catcher when cycling past.

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676 m

Scharfenstein Castle

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Restored in 1998 as the first castle in Saxony - great toy museum and great views from the tower into the Zschopautal for 1 euro.

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4.44 km

Viewpoint

7.30 km

Willischtalweg

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Nice little valley path along the Willisch.

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8.45 km

Lime kiln in Wilischthal

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The ruins of two “Rüdersdorfer ovens”

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11.1 km

Wooden Sculpture Group 'Settlement of the Miriquidi'

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A lot of effort has been put into carving the settlement of "Miriquidi" in wood. Several wooden figures of settlers and animals, a large wooden table with engraving and seating, …

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19.8 km

Shelter on the Wilischradweg (Wilischthal-Thum) in the section between Herold and Thum on the flank of the Georg-Stein (569 m above sea level) or not far from the Knochen (530 m above sea level) with a wonderful view of Herold;

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28.7 km

Kneipp basin on the Wilisch cycle path

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A nice cool down in the summer months

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34.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

13.5 km

5.89 km

928 m

531 m

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

14.5 km

614 m

258 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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Scharfenstein Castle – Willischtalweg loop from Scharfenstein

View of Scharfenstein Castle

Scharfenstein Castle

Willischtalweg

Lime kiln in Wilischthal

Wooden Sculpture Group 'Settlement of the Miriquidi'

View of Herold from Thum

Kneipp basin on the Wilisch cycle path

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