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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Geithain Market Fountain loop from Geithain

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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Geithain Market Fountain loop from Geithain

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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Geithain Market Fountain loop from Geithain

05:08

19.0km

250m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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8.91 km

Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint

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The Gleisberg quarry was one of the most important quarries on the Rochlitzer Berg and was used to extract porphyry tuff until 1960. The red-yellow rock, formerly known as "red …

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9.23 km

Friedrich August Tower on Rochlitzer Berg

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Very nice viewing tower with good distant views. Catering directly at the tower. Very cheap entrance (one euro).

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9.27 km

Türmerhaus Mountain Restaurant

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Right next to the tower

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9.54 km

Hermitage on Rochlitz Hill

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The hermitage on the Rochlitzer Berg was built in 1817 by Christian Gottlob Seidel, a quarry owner. Two rocks were connected by a wall, creating a small, chapel-like building. In …

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9.66 km

Königshöhe Monument

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Königshöhe is a small hill climb that's part of the Porphyry Leerpfad trail. Trees are relatively tall, and unfortunately, the view isn't very good.

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9.92 km

Old Crane at the Quarry

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Nice photo opportunity with a view of the gorge

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18.2 km

Market Square and Town Hall Geithain

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The Geithain Town Hall stands freely in the market square and was built from the 15th century onwards.

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18.3 km

Geithain Market Fountain

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Geithain is a tranquil little town with lots of old buildings. This fountain with a historical depiction can be found on the spacious market square.

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19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.90 km

5.39 km

3.84 km

816 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

2.38 km

2.27 km

1.78 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

24°C

15°C

11 %

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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Geithain Market Fountain loop from Geithain

Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint

Friedrich August Tower on Rochlitzer Berg

Türmerhaus Mountain Restaurant

Hermitage on Rochlitz Hill

Königshöhe Monument

Old Crane at the Quarry

Market Square and Town Hall Geithain

Geithain Market Fountain

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