Zwönitz Panorama Route
- 4:53 h
- 18.17 km
- 365 m
- 360 m
- 492 m
- 646 m
- 154 m
- Start: Markt, 08297 Zwönitz
- Destination: Markt, 08297 Zwönitz
From the market, the route leads past the Blasius Church to the old Stollberg railway. Up to the junction to Niederzwönitz, enjoy the view over Zwönitz to the Geyerschen Forest. In front of the Johanniskirche, the path goes up to the Galgenspitze with views over Zwönitz and Thalheim. Passing the Hammerteich and waterfall, you reach the ascent to the legendary “Headless Rider” with new fantastic views towards the Zwickau region. The route takes you downhill to Kühnhaide along an idyllic stream and uphill to the “Zwönitzblick” observation tower. Next, you continue to the old Scheibenberg railway line with a short detour to the impressive Fuchsbrunn Bridge. With a view towards Schneeberg, you hike back to Kühnhaide, passing the Pauckner Stolln and the Trinity Church.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (22%)Street (19%)Asphalt (10%)Gravel (27%)Trail (21%)Path (2%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear is recommended
Directions & Parking facilities
- Parking
Parking lot at the market in Zwönitz or hiking parking lot behind the Austel Villa, Rathausstraße
Author
Corinna Bergelt
Organization
Greifensteinregion
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- The Fuchsbrunn Bridge in the middle of the forest is an impressive relic of the former railway connection between Zwönitz and Scheibenberg. The bridge, inaugurated in 1900, is the last preserved one of originally 7 railway bridges.
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