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Wittes Quarry – Schildberg Tower loop from Schildau

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Nordsachsen

Belgern-Schildau

Wittes Quarry – Schildberg Tower loop from Schildau

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Wittes Quarry – Schildberg Tower loop from Schildau

02:24

8.63km

110m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.82 km

Wittes Quarry Picnic Area and Information Boards

Highlight • Rest Area

Signpost: Assistance with hiking

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3.86 km

Wittes Quarry

Highlight • Natural

The name of the quarry goes back to the Wittes family, who had porphyry quarried here until 1935. Today it is a small natural paradise, where there is also a small rest area.

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4.78 km

Schildberg Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The observation tower is only open on fine Saturdays from April to October.

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5.86 km

Upper Hasenteich

Highlight • Lake

there is also an information board here

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6.18 km

Lower Hasenteich

Highlight • Lake

with signposts on the main path

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6.94 km

Bench on Schildauer Triftweg

Highlight • Rest Area

the nature trail also goes here

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8.63 km

Schildau marketplace with town hall and Gneisenau fountain

Highlight • Settlement

Former city gate, information board, etc. (see pictures of me) is there too

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8.63 km

Schildau Market Square: Gneisenau Monument and Schildbürger Museum

Highlight • Monument

Small historic market with a monument to Gneisenau's greatest son.

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8.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

1.47 km

1.27 km

856 m

133 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

1.80 km

1.34 km

754 m

589 m

519 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

25°C

17°C

72 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Wittes Quarry – Schildberg Tower loop from Schildau

Wittes Quarry Picnic Area and Information Boards

Wittes Quarry

Schildberg Tower

Upper Hasenteich

Lower Hasenteich

Bench on Schildauer Triftweg

Schildau marketplace with town hall and Gneisenau fountain

Schildau Market Square: Gneisenau Monument and Schildbürger Museum

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