Herrenhaide Nature Conservation Station – Chemnitztalradweg loop from Am Schusterstein

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Herrenhaide Nature Conservation Station – Chemnitztalradweg loop from Am Schusterstein

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Herrenhaide Nature Conservation Station – Chemnitztalradweg loop from Am Schusterstein

03:35

13.6km

120m

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 17, 2026

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Am Schusterstein

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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800 m

Volksteich Pond

Highlight • Lake

what a beautiful landscape

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3.13 km

View of Chemnitz and Langer Lulatsch

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great view - but no bank

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3.51 km

View of the power plant smokestack near Niederfrohna

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a really beautiful view

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4.90 km

Holzbachtal Nature Trail

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either as an independent hike or as part of the Köthensdorf circular hiking trail ....

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7.38 km

Herrenhaide Nature Conservation Station

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The NABU nature conservation station in Herrenhaide is a magnet for nature enthusiasts.
Source:
herrenhaide.nabu-sachsen.de

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7.39 km

Herrenhaide Forest Sports Ground

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The Herrenhaide forest sports field is the home of SV 1920 Herrenhaide e.V., which has been maintaining and managing this sports field completely independently since 2012. The sports field is …

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9.54 km

Memorial Stone for the Citizens' Protest Against Quarrying (2000–2004)

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To commemorate the protests of the citizens of this region against rock quarrying in 2000 - 2004 .... nothing from the 18th century .... ;-)

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12.7 km

Chemnitztalradweg

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Of course, the Chemnitztalradweg should also be pointed out on this tour, which you walk along for a short stretch, but which you can also cycle along very well .... ;-)

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.60 km

1.83 km

1.68 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

6.13 km

2.91 km

2.08 km

1.40 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Comments

December 6, 2022,Köthensdorf - Rundweg

A very relaxed and pleasant circular route at the gates of Chemnitz .... Every time I was on the Chemnitztalradweg, I always saw the turnoff "Rundweg Köthensdorf" and I've been meaning to walk this route for soooo long. ....

The consistently flat profile leads over mostly paved paths. Nevertheless, the indication "annually accessible" is quite sporty .... ;-) but doable …

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