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title: "Zwönitz Panorama Route"
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description: "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."
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Zwönitz Panorama Route
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- 18.17 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hiking

- 4:53 h
- 18.17 km
- 365 m
- 360 m
- 492 m
- 646 m
- 154 m
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- Start: Markt, 08297 Zwönitz
- Destination: Markt, 08297 Zwönitz

Alongside beautiful panoramic views, you will discover many large and small special features along the route, such as the Fuchsbrunn Bridge, the Headless Rider, and traces of the mining past.

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.

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Waypoints
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Start

Start

Markt, 08297 Zwönitz

- Restaurant

- Inn

- Restaurant

Destination

Destination

Markt, 08297 Zwönitz

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Pavements

Unknown (22%)

Street (19%)

Asphalt (10%)

Gravel (27%)

Trail (21%)

Path (2%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Tour information

- Cultural Interesting
- Loop Road
- Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sturdy footwear is recommended

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Parking**Parking lot at the market in Zwönitz or hiking parking lot behind the Austel Villa, Rathausstraße

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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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Nearby
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Contact

08297 Zwönitz

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