Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Waldkirchen (Erzgeb)

02:09

7.57km

170m

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: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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475 m

Pfaffens Ruh Cave

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It can only be reached by bike to a limited extent, there is only a narrow path to get there. On the other hand, it is steeply downhill.

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808 m

Stützwiese (Former Witzschdorf Ski Area)

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former "ski area" of the Witzschdorf youth

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1.59 km

Small waterfall

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Little waterfall

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1.75 km

Villa Heydenreich

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Stately manufacturer's villa of the Saxon sewing thread factory Rudolph Heydenreich, built around 1890

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2.66 km

Tree of Stones

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great, always worth a trip

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3.43 km

Path Between the Railway Line and the Zschopau River

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The path along the Zschopau River between Hennersdorf and Witzschdorf is known as the "Wasserrand" (waterside path). It was created around 1900 for tourism, as a destination for day trips …

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3.52 km

View of the Zschopau River from Schönthal Bridge

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Wooden bridge over the "Zschopau" on the Schönthalweg.

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6.46 km

Rest Area on Hammerberg

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This lovely little rest area on the Hammerberg is located between Waldkirchen and Witzschdorf (each 1km away).

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7.57 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

2.57 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

1.03 km

980 m

790 m

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

4°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

April 18, 2022,Witzschdorfer Runde am und im Zschopautal

Short Easter Monday round with family. But it went quite a bit up and down! It was nice, in Witzschdorf (Mitteldorf) there is the Gasthof Witzschdorf (jelly index doesn't apply here, they didn't have any!), where you can have lunch at normal prices (around €13.14). From the back you have a wonderful view over the Zschopautal to the Augustusburg. You …

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