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Scharfenstein Castle – Affenstein (viewpoint) loop from Scharfenstein

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Scharfenstein Castle – Affenstein (viewpoint) loop from Scharfenstein

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Scharfenstein Castle – Affenstein (viewpoint) loop from Scharfenstein

02:58

10.3km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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666 m

Scharfenstein Castle

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The Scharfenstein Castle is a spur castle on an elongated mountain spur above the village of Scharfenstein, a district of Drebach in the Ore Mountains in the Free State of Saxony.
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2.13 km

Alpine Trail and Weber-Hans Rock Viewpoint

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Here you have a beautiful view of Scharfenstein Castle

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2.62 km

Weber-Hans rock

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Rest area with wooden bench and great view of the castle Scharfenstein

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4.66 km

Affenstein (viewpoint)

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Great view of the Zschopau and the bridge towards Wilischthal.

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6.43 km

Wilischthal Narrow-Gauge Railway Bridge

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The bridge structure was built in 1885 for the narrow-gauge railway in Wilischthal, which opened in 1886. It consists of steel trusses which are supported on round pillars in the …

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6.47 km

Zschopau Bridge and Weir

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Small lost peace of a monument

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6.51 km

Pavilion at Wilischthal Station

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A beautiful, newly built pavilion with a curved bench near the train station in Wilischthal 🚂

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7.09 km

Fuchshöhe

Viewpoint

8.78 km

We enter the forest again, the Zschopau River accompanies us for a moment, and then we climb step by step.

Continuing along the path, we look again over the village of Scharfenstein and across to the castle.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

1.77 km

1.61 km

1.28 km

495 m

120 m

Surfaces

4.99 km

2.66 km

1.28 km

663 m

470 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

36°C

23°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

March 30, 2024,Zschopautal - Erzgebirgsfrühling - Runde von Scharfenstein 🌲☀️🏞️

In spring-like temperatures we set out from Scharfenstein through the beautiful Zschopautal.

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July 30, 2024,Affenstein (Aussichtspunkt) Runde von Scharfenstein

Wonderful tour through the Ore Mountains, partly on the Carl Stülpner Trail. Mostly on beautiful forest and meadow paths. There were small alpine climbs and beautiful single trails. You should be sure-footed and have a good level of fitness. Scharfenstein Castle is also well worth seeing.

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March 9, 2025,Affenstein (Aussichtspunkt) – Traumhafter Alpiner Steig Runde von scharfenstein

This round was saved a long time ago and the weather was perfect today. ☀️

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March 3, 2024,240303_Burg-Scharfenstein_Wanderung

Sophisticated, but very beautiful! Attention, part of the Getzen-Rodeo enduro route, good shoes and physical fitness are an advantage.

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June 5, 2024,Wanderung von Wilischthal (Bf.) zur Burg Scharfenstein und zurück

I saw this tour a long time ago at @Andi and saved it.
Today was a good time for this hike because the weather was supposed to be unsettled in the afternoon. Despite this, I visited the museums in the castle extensively and climbed the tower, which was all worth it. You learn a lot about the history of the …

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September 10, 2024,Sachsen - Erzgebirge - Burg Scharfenstein - Hans-Weber-Felsen - Affenstein - Wilischthal - Rundweg

A lovely excursion.
Let's combine the castle with a hike.
The exhibitions in the castle combine the history and mining and craft traditions of the region.
For children and adults, quizzes lead through the castle like an adventure.
The landscape over hill and valley with its views is highly recommended.
The whole report will follow.
In the meantime, have fun …

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Scharfenstein Castle – Affenstein (viewpoint) loop from Scharfenstein

Scharfenstein Castle

Alpine Trail and Weber-Hans Rock Viewpoint

Weber-Hans rock

Affenstein (viewpoint)

Wilischthal Narrow-Gauge Railway Bridge

Zschopau Bridge and Weir

Pavilion at Wilischthal Station

View of Scharfenstein Castle

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