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Cycle path Waldheim-Rochlitz
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Waldheim church (left) and town hallPhoto: Hartig, LEIPZIG REGION
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Rail trail cycling from the Zschopau Pearl Waldheim to the Mulde city Rochlitz
easy
Distance 22.5 km
1:40 h
157 m
184 m
298 m
154 m
This varied cycling route connects the Zschopau city Waldheim with the Mulde city Rochlitz and follows large sections of the former railway line. Thanks to the moderate gradient of the historic route, the tour offers a relaxed riding experience for families and leisure cyclists.
A special highlight of the route is the section through the idyllic Erlbach valley. Here you pass the Obstmühle, a listed mill complex that, with its impressive half-timbered construction and the charm of an old four-sided farmstead, provides an authentic testimony to Saxon industrial culture. Where trains once stopped at the Obstmühle station, cyclists now enjoy the peace of nature.
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Connection to the Zschopau valley cycle path in Waldheim
- Kriebstein Castle: approx. 6 km
- Döbeln OT Technitz (with connection to the Mulde cycle path of the Freiberg Mulde): approx. 10 km
- Döbeln city center: approx. 15.5 km
Connection to the Mulde cycle path in Rochlitz
- Wechselburg: approx. 7 km
- Colditz city center with castle: approx. 12.5 km
- Colditz OT Sermuth (with connection to the Mulde cycle path of the United and Freiberg Mulde): 16.7 km
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
298 m
Lowest point
154 m
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18.4 km
Dirt road
2.6 km
Forested/wild trail
41 m
Path
3 m
Road
1.5 km
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1 m
Rest stops
Restaurant "Räuberschenke"Gasthof Zur Hundsnase
Landbäckerei Dietrich und Schloßcafé Rochlitz
Safety information
Between Obstmühle and Döhlen the route leads for about 1.5 km over a public, only about 2 m wide and very winding municipal road through the Mühlental. Due to poor visibility, special caution is required here as, despite low traffic volume, oncoming cars or agricultural vehicles may appear at any time. In this section, the tour leaves the separately led cycle path and runs mixed traffic.Tips and suggestions
Construction work until October 2026The adjacent 3rd construction section between Arras and Obstmühle is currently under construction. The completion of the asphalted route (including the repair of the Aubach bridge) is planned for the end of October 2026.
Interim route / continuation from Obstmühle: For the continuation towards Rochlitz, please use the following route from Obstmühle:
- Mühlental section: Via the narrow, approx. 2-meter wide road through the idyllic valley. Please watch out for local traffic here.
- Döhlen locality: The route runs via municipal roads through the Seelitz district Döhlen.
- Connection to Rochlitz: The last section to Rochlitz runs along the B 175 on a narrow combined pedestrian and cycle path to the urban area.
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Stadt- und Museumshaus WaldheimTourist-Information Waldheim
Waldheim
Restaurant "Räuberschenke"
Gasthof Zur Hundsnase
Obstmühle
Spielplatz Döhlen
Muldenbrücke Rochlitz
St. Kunigundenkirche Rochlitz
Kostümausstellung Lebendiger Fürstenzug Rochlitz
Parkplatz Zentrum - "An der Bleiche" in der Uferstraße in Rochlitz
Rochlitz Tourist Information
Landbäckerei Dietrich und Schloßcafé Rochlitz
Marktplatz Rochlitz
Rathaus Rochlitz
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Rail connection Waldheim station- RB 45: Connection from Chemnitz, Mittweida, Döbeln and Elsterwerda (hourly)
- Connection from Leipzig/Dresden RE 50 (Saxonia Express): Passengers from Leipzig or Dresden can change trains at Döbeln Hbf to take the RB 45 to Waldheim
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Cycle path Waldheim-Rochlitz
Parking
- Free centrally located hiking parking lot Augustinerplatz in Waldheim (access via Gartenstraße and Hainichener Straße)
- Free parking "An der Bleiche" in Uferstraße in Rochlitz
Coordinates
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51.073639, 13.022123
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51°04'25.1"N 13°01'19.6"E
UTM
33U 361438 5659874
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
22.5 km
Duration
1:40 h
Ascent
157 m
Descent
184 m
Highest point
298 m
Lowest point
154 m
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