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Hohnstein Castle – Hohenstein Castle loop from Waitzdorf

Hohnstein Castle – Hohenstein Castle loop from Waitzdorf

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Hohnstein Castle – Hohenstein Castle loop from Waitzdorf

01:08

21.7km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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After 2.90 km for 371 m

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Start point

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2.99 km

Hohnstein Castle

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In the Burgschänke there is delicious egg pancake at unexpectedly humane prices.

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3.20 km

Hohnstein Concentration Camp Memorial

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Directly to the left of the gatehouse, a monument in the form of a large sandstone column with barbed wire was created in reference to the Nazi past of Hohnstein …

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3.23 km

Hohnstein Castle

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The castle Hohnstein is the last completely preserved of the rechtselbischen castles. Originally built as a frontier fortress of Bohemia against Saxony, this went from 1806 to the possession of …

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3.34 km

Climb to Hohnstein

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Well-traveled ascent from the Polenztal to Hohnstein. After a short passage through the forest, the view of Hohnstein Castle is soon cleared, which makes the ascent easier.

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5.65 km

Rußigmühle in Polenztal

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Beautiful half-timbered building of an old mill building from 1849. Restored in 1992 and expanded as a tourist inn with guest rooms. The inn is located in the middle of …

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16.0 km

Scenic Country Road with Panoramic Views

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The overland route is the better alternative to the country road, as you have wonderful (wide) views of the town and the landscape from above and there are rarely any cars driving along.

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18.8 km

Farm Track with View of Col d'Hohnstein

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Narrow agricultural road through the hills, no traffic. Mostly good asphalt.

Wonderful views of Saxon Switzerland and the Ore Mountains. Driving in a southerly direction it is a direct feeder to the great "Col d'Hohnstein" descent.

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21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

3.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

478 m

441 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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Hohnstein Castle – Hohenstein Castle loop from Waitzdorf

Hohnstein Castle

Hohnstein Concentration Camp Memorial

Hohnstein Castle

Climb to Hohnstein

Rußigmühle in Polenztal

Scenic Country Road with Panoramic Views

Farm Track with View of Col d'Hohnstein

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