Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Markersdorf-Taura

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4.5

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Hockstein – Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz) loop from Markersdorf-Taura

01:15

4.50km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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356 m

Let's head to the nature trail.

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Leisurely walk over Bärenhöhle and Lorelei

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570 m

Schweizertal Viewpoint

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Sitting on the edge, resting with a crippling factor👍🫶

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618 m

Nature Trail Markersdorf / Chemnitztal

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Nice trail for hiking and walking

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1.11 km

Bear Cave

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Small tight cave. Only suitable for gummy bears. ;-) Attention! A very narrow path leads to the cave.

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1.21 km

Hockstein

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Well, who stacked that there? Really interesting rock formation, and the path there is also very beautiful.

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1.73 km

View of the Chemnitz Loop railway bridge

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The river bend with the rock formation is picturesque.

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3.13 km

Schweizertal Whirlpools (Chemnitz)

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I only saw it from above, but it was very impressive.

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3.39 km

Chemnitztal Cycle Path Schweizertal

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New part of the Chemnitz cycle path in the Swiss valley,
still under construction and thus conditionally passable and ends in front of the bridge over the Chemnitz.
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4.50 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

1.82 km

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.41 km

1.34 km

1.15 km

364 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

77 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

August 1, 2022,20220801 Schweizerthal

Regardless of the weather, (non-slip) sturdy shoes are definitely recommended.

The route is not suitable for prams/dog buggies due to some steep, slippery descents.

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