Stein Castle, Hartenstein – Würschnitztal Cycle Path loop from Fährbrücke

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Stein Castle, Hartenstein – Würschnitztal Cycle Path loop from Fährbrücke

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Stein Castle, Hartenstein – Würschnitztal Cycle Path loop from Fährbrücke

04:36

75.8km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.9 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.47 km

Stein Castle, Hartenstein

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Hartstein family, a pompous castle with a museum.

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12.3 km

Mühlteich

Lake

13.9 km

Würschnitztal Cycle Path

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The Würschnitztal cycle path runs partly on roads. However, this section is a pure walking and cycling path through forests and meadows.

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19.5 km

Historic Railway Signal on Kohlebahn Cycle Path

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Old railway signal as a remnant of the original coal railway.

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20.1 km

Rest area with a view on the Lugau–Mittelbach cycle path

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Nice point to take a short break.

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23.0 km

Ursprung Station

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The listed railway station with reception building and abortion is maintained since 2003 by the club stop to origin museum.

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23.1 km

Kohlebahn Cycle Path Ursprung–Mittelbach

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Here you can take a break.

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25.2 km

Former Mittelbach Station on the Köhlenbahn Cycle Path

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Here is a nice starting point or entry point to the (relatively) new cycle path on the former coal railway line.

I used the path for running today; it is normally intended for cycling.

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38.6 km

Viewpoint

51.8 km

Lugau–Ursprung Rail Trail

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Finally safe by bike to Lugau or the old brickyard.

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75.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

24.9 km

17.3 km

2.78 km

1.72 km

315 m

Surfaces

70.6 km

2.67 km

1.35 km

1.12 km

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

11°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

August 13, 2025,Von Aue (Bf.) über Hartenstein nach Chemnitz

Because of the impending heat, I chose a tour that doesn't have too many hills (uphill 🤪).
The start was at the train station in Aue, and it was mostly downhill until Hartenstein. Then there's a longer climb to Thierfeld, which is certainly enough at over 30 degrees Celsius. After that, it becomes flat, and later it descends to Chemnitz. …

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