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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Gleisberg Quarry Numbers Wall loop from Rochlitz

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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Gleisberg Quarry Numbers Wall loop from Rochlitz

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Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint – Gleisberg Quarry Numbers Wall loop from Rochlitz

04:17

15.3km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 17, 2026

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FFH Mittleres Zwickauer Muldetal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.66 km

Friedrich August Tower on Rochlitzer Berg

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2

1.99 km

Gleisbergbruch Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

2.22 km

Gleisberg Quarry Numbers Wall

Highlight • Climb

The track quarry bears witness to the hard work in the quarry. But it also gives a glimpse of the unmistakable color of the Rochlitz porphyry, which is still quarried a short distance away.

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4

2.32 km

Porphyry House, Rochlitzer Berg

Highlight • Rest Area

The Porphyrhaus Rochlitzer Berg offers educational and project offers on the subject of Rochlitzer Porphyrtuff in the National Geopark Porphyrland as well as space for lectures and events.

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5.11 km

Forest Trail With Scenic View in Rochlitzer Bergwald

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Via Porphyria – Pilgrims in the land of the Red Porphyry
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6.61 km

Wechselburg Porphyry Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here, in 1543, Duke Moritz of Saxony and the Lords of Schönburg exchanged the Zschillen seat for land in Saxon Switzerland. Since then, Zschillen has been called Wechselburg.

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7

7.38 km

Wechselburg Castle Park — Old Trees and Gazebo

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There are some very well-aged and rare trees to admire in the castle park. The size and splendor of the crowns are definitely worth a visit.

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8

7.77 km

Great trails along the Mulde

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Beautiful and good paths along the Zwickauer Mulde

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

3.92 km

935 m

907 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

4.46 km

3.46 km

1.76 km

290 m

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Lowest point (160 m)

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