Chemnitz Castle Pond – Schusterstein Tunnel loop from Chemnitz Mitte

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Chemnitz Castle Pond – Schusterstein Tunnel loop from Chemnitz Mitte

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Chemnitz Castle Pond – Schusterstein Tunnel loop from Chemnitz Mitte

02:40

59.1km

590m

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: August 18, 2026

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After 40.9 km for 233 m

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Start point

Train Station

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2.01 km

Chemnitz Castle Pond

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The castle pond is the former carp pond of the former Benedictine monastery on the Schlossberg. It was created around 1493.

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7.26 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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10.1 km

Schusterstein Tunnel (Auerswalde) on the Chemnitz Valley Cycle Path

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Investing the money was really worth it. Kudos to the planners and investors

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10.3 km

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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10.6 km

Auerswalde Suspension Bridge

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The Auerswalde suspension bridge was opened in autumn 2017. It connects the Chemnitztalradweg shortly after the Schusterstein tunnel with Auerswalde and the Auerswalder Mühlenkeller, which is right next to the bridge.

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16.8 km

Scenic Spot on the Chemnitz River

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Always nice to drive there.

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24.6 km

Chemnitz Bridge Göritzhain

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There used to be an inn on this site. It was demolished. I created this video myself in 2012 and made it available to anyone interested.

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34.8 km

Mulde Weir, Penig

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Panoramic view of Penig and Mulde

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59.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

12.8 km

2.87 km

532 m

413 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.5 km

1.87 km

1.81 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

6°C

41 %

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