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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

02:09

7.57km

170m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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475 m

Pfaffens Ruh Cave

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It can only be reached by bike to a limited extent, there is only a narrow path to get there. On the other hand, it is steeply downhill.

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808 m

Stützwiese (Former Witzschdorf Ski Area)

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former "ski area" of the Witzschdorf youth

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1.59 km

Small waterfall

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Little waterfall

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1.75 km

Villa Heydenreich

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Stately manufacturer's villa of the Saxon sewing thread factory Rudolph Heydenreich, built around 1890

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2.66 km

Tree of Stones

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great, always worth a trip

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2.96 km

Rest Spot by the Zschopau

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a very nice corner

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3.43 km

Path Between the Railway Line and the Zschopau River

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The path along the Zschopau River between Hennersdorf and Witzschdorf is known as the "Wasserrand" (waterside path). It was created around 1900 for tourism, as a destination for day trips …

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3.52 km

View of the Zschopau River from Schönthal Bridge

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Wooden bridge over the "Zschopau" on the Schönthalweg.

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7.57 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

2.57 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

1.03 km

980 m

790 m

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

17°C

6°C

14 %

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

Pfaffens Ruh Cave

Stützwiese (Former Witzschdorf Ski Area)

Small waterfall

Villa Heydenreich

Tree of Stones

Rest Spot by the Zschopau

Path Between the Railway Line and the Zschopau River

View of the Zschopau River from Schönthal Bridge

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