Rochlitz Castle – View of Rochlitz Castle loop from Zettlitz

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Rochlitz Castle – View of Rochlitz Castle loop from Zettlitz

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Rochlitz Castle – View of Rochlitz Castle loop from Zettlitz

07:26

27.5km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

FFH Mittleres Zwickauer Muldetal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Schwemmteich

Lake

14.7 km

Market Square and Town Hall Geithain

Highlight • Historical Site

The Geithain Town Hall stands freely in the market square and was built from the 15th century onwards.

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14.8 km

Geithain Market Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Geithain is a tranquil little town with lots of old buildings. This fountain with a historical depiction can be found on the spacious market square.

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22.4 km

Rochlitz Castle

Highlight • Castle

When visiting the castle, a tower climb should definitely be included in the program. The old supporting structure is worth seeing.

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22.6 km

View of Rochlitz Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful café. Definitely stop here after a hike.

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22.9 km

View from the suspension bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great photo spot of the 1000-year-old Rochlitz Castle

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22.9 km

Rochlitz Suspension Bridge with View of Rochlitz Castle

Highlight • Bridge

The suspension bridge in Rochlitz is a magical attraction. From there you have a great view of the castle.

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23.0 km

Staircase with Flower Pots at Mühlgraben

Highlight • Structure

Small, funny highlight at the Mühlgraben 👍

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23.4 km

Hiking car park An der Bleiche

Highlight • Parking

Starting point for many beautiful hikes and walks 👍

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27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

7.54 km

5.09 km

1.63 km

1.10 km

970 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

6.00 km

4.44 km

2.21 km

1.76 km

380 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

February 29, 2024,Rochlitz->Geithain->Rochlitz

I actually wanted to go on a different tour, but I wasn't sure whether there might be a strike on public transport. So I chose the hike from Rochlitz to Geithain and back because I had never been to Geithain before. First we went through Rochlitz, via Königsfeld to Geithain. By chance I went down Laachgasse and the old town …

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