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 30, 2026

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You may need to carry your bike.

After 86 m for 4 m

After 33.7 km for 4 m

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Start point

Train Station

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5.95 km

Chemnitztal Cycle Path at Heinersdorf Wastewater Treatment Plant

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If suspicious smells tickle your nose, please do not suspect your travel companion or oncoming walkers. The central sewage treatment plant in Chemnitz-Heinersdorf works to the left and could play …

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9.48 km

Köthensdorf Tunnel (Schusterstein Tunnel)

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The Schusterstein Tunnel was built between 1900 and 1902 during the construction of the Chemnitz Küchwald-Wechselburg railway line. It passes under part of the Schusterstein massif, which is responsible for …

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15.2 km

Giant's kettles in the Chemnitz Valley (Schweizertal)

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Successful section. Recommended to drive.

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17.5 km

Schweizerthal Bridge

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Here you can walk dry-footed across the beautiful hollow.

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18.0 km

Giant's kettles in the Chemnitz Valley

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Strudel pots in the Chemnitz valley
Unusual rock formations, the so-called "strudel pots", immediately catch the eye on a trip through the Chemnitz Valley. They are unique for the whole of Germany.

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18.2 km

Chemnitz River in Schweizerthal

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25.6 km

Chemnitz Valley Cycle Path Between Heinersdorf and Wittgensdorf

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The new section of the Chemnitz Valley Cycle Route now leads north to the Markersdorf Museum Station. Opened in December 2016, this section represents a significant enhancement to the scenic …

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29.2 km

Chemnitztal Cycle Path

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The people of Chemnitz can be truly proud of their bike path: completely paved, with a roughly 30-meter-long tunnel through the rock, and at least one large bridge. What more could you want?

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33.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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31.4 km

1.64 km

329 m

269 m

168 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

2.55 km

301 m

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