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Germany
Saxony
Landkreis Leipzig
Geithain

Old Crane at the Quarry – Geithain Market Fountain loop from Geithain

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Germany
Saxony
Landkreis Leipzig
Geithain

Old Crane at the Quarry – Geithain Market Fountain loop from Geithain

Hard

4.3

(4)

9

hikers

Old Crane at the Quarry – Geithain Market Fountain loop from Geithain

05:02

18.6km

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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910 m

Promenade at the Geithain Town Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

The origin of Geithain and its place name goes back to a Sorbian settlement with a circular rampart from the 16th/17th century. century back. The later settlers, mostly Franconians, took …

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2

8.99 km

Very nice observation tower with a good view. Gastronomy directly at the tower. Very cheap entry (€1.00).

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3

9.08 km

Türmerhaus Mountain Restaurant

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Right next to the tower

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4

9.34 km

Hermitage on Rochlitz Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5

9.55 km

Old Crane at the Quarry

Highlight • Monument

Nice photo opportunity with a view of the gorge

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6

17.8 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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17.9 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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18.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.75 km

5.05 km

3.84 km

746 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

2.32 km

2.26 km

1.68 km

1.31 km

184 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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