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Mittelsachsen
Wechselburg

Mulde Bridge Wechselburg – Abandoned Railway Bridge loop from Wechselburg

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Mittelsachsen
Wechselburg

Mulde Bridge Wechselburg – Abandoned Railway Bridge loop from Wechselburg

Moderate

4.7

(9)

22

hikers

Mulde Bridge Wechselburg – Abandoned Railway Bridge loop from Wechselburg

04:08

15.4km

200m

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: April 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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FFH Mittleres Zwickauer Muldetal

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54 m

Mulde Bridge Wechselburg

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The picturesque Mulburg bridge, Wechselburg, was built between 1844 and 1846 from Rochlitz porphyry as a replacement for an old wooden bridge. In April 1945 a bridge yoke was blown up. A thorough reconstruction took place in 1995.

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148 m

The two old warriors each hold a castle in their hands and symbolize the exchange of castles and territories between Saxony's Duke Moritz and the Counts of Schönburg in 1543.

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185 m

Wechselburg Porphyry Bridge

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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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2.51 km

That was a great hike 👍

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2.57 km

wonderful places to take photos and rest

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3.33 km

The old railway track runs a few meters next to the hiking trail (there is no path there, but there are various footpaths). Following the railway track takes you across …

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3.69 km

One of the most beautiful places in the Chemnitz Valley

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3.84 km

Abandoned Railway Bridge

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Be sure to take a look at how nature has incorporated this building.

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15.4 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.38 km

2.92 km

2.56 km

2.03 km

488 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

4.14 km

2.98 km

1.90 km

1.04 km

638 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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