Hikes in Chemnitz

The hiking trails in the Chemnitz region, especially in the wooded areas, are relatively flat and have no steep inclines. Everywhere in the large network of hiking trails you will find rest areas, places to stop for refreshments and often a playground. This makes the region particularly suitable for tours with children.

A nice short loop leads through the Zeisigwald forest to the Beuthenberg and gives the little hikers a lot to discover. Along the way, you can see evidence of stone quarrying in the former volcanic area and learn about the history of the region from information boards. The rustic Zeisigwaldschänke invites you to take a break in a cosy atmosphere.

The Way of St. James in Saxony is just under 300 kilometres long and runs along the medieval Franconian road from Bautzen to Hof, where it joins the Upper Franconian Way of St. James to Nürenberg. Even if you don't want to hike all the way to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the paths of the Way of St. James are ideal for extensive hikes in the region.

The Sächsischer Jakobsweg Flöha-Chemnitz stage runs over a length of 15.3 km, the destination being St. John's Church in the centre of Chemnitz. The first kilometres go steadily uphill, then the route runs without any major ascents or descents along forest paths, farm tracks and roads. At the highest point of the tour, the magnificent view into the Zschopau valley and in the direction of Chemnitz up to the Rochlitzer Berg is inspiring. Especially in summer, the section through the Zeisigwald forest is a pleasant way to cool off.

Tip: On the way, hikers can stop for refreshments at the Heide- and Zeisigwaldschänke.

Chemnitz is one of the greenest cities in Saxony. 51 extensive parks, 33 green city squares, 16 pedestrian zones and 902 hectares of inner-city woodland offer plenty of space for outdoor activities. Everywhere, paths with rest areas invite you to go on hiking tours and leisurely walks.

Tips for walks in and around Chemnitz:

• Around the moated castle of Klaffenbach - easy, just under 5 km, without any inclines, the circular path leads from the moated castle into the forest to the alluvial pond, in the middle there is a shortcut. Next to the castle you will find museums, exhibitions and a place to stop for refreshments.
• Walker's Route - Industrial Culture - easy route of just over 6 km in length, the walk takes you past exciting contemporary witnesses of industrial culture through the well-kept cityscape.
• Hiking tour between Heide - and Zeisigwaldschänke - just under 10 km long round without special requirements, on the outskirts of Chemnitz it goes through a historically rich area, which is now reserved for recreation seekers, with a nice playground at the Forststraße and refreshment facilities.
• Lohse-Uhlig-Steig – somewhat longer walk through the idyllic Sternmühlental with a break at the Sternmühle and through the Black Forest with magnificent views of Chemnitz and towards the Erzgebirge.