Zwönitz Panorama Trail

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The Zwönitz Panorama Trail leads along scenic paths around the mountain town of Zwönitz, combining nature experiences with little cultural discoveries.

From the market square, the route passes Blasius Church to the old Stollberg Railway, accompanied by sweeping views over Zwönitz and the Geyerschen Wald. Via Niederzwönitz, the tour leads up to the Galgenspitze and on to the Hammerteich with its waterfall.

Along the way, walkers encounter legendary sites such as the ‘Headless Horseman’, enjoy views stretching as far as the Zwickau region, and reach the ‘Zwönitzblick’ viewing tower via Kühnhaide. A particular highlight is the Fuchsbrunn Bridge, an impressive relic of the former railway line to Scheibenberg, before the trail leads back to Zwönitz, passing traces of the town’s mining history.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.27 mi
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    Average duration: 6h 10 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 1,165 ft
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    Descent: - 1,175 ft
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    Highest point: 2,165 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,621 ft
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Zwönitz Paper Mill Technical Museum
The Headless Horseman in Zwönitz
Zwönitz View
Fuchsbrunn Bridge

Description of the walk

Start: The tour starts at the market square in Zwönitz

Marking: Zwönitz Panorama Trail

(S/E) From the market square, the trail leads past St Blasius’ Church (1) to the old Stollberg railway line. Up to the junction for Niederzwönitz, you can enjoy the view over Zwönitz as far as the Geyerschen Wald.

(2) In front of St John’s Church, the route climbs up to the Galgenspitze, offering views over Zwönitz and Thalheim.

(3) Passing the Hammerteich (4) and the waterfall, you reach the climb to the legendary “Headless Horseman”, offering fantastic new views stretching as far as the Zwickau region.

(5) The path takes you downhill to Kühnhaide along an idyllic stream and uphill to the “Zwönitzblick” viewing tower.

(6) The route continues to the old Scheibenberg railway line with a short detour to the impressive Fuchsbrunn Bridge.

(7) With views towards Schneeberg, you hike back to Kühnhaide, past the Pauckner Stolln (8) and the Trinity Church (9).(S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,729 ft - Zwönitz Market Square
  2. 1 : mi 0.31 - alt. 1,713 ft - St Blasius’ Church
  3. 2 : mi 2.57 - alt. 1,644 ft - St John’s Church
  4. 3 : mi 3.63 - alt. 1,991 ft - Galgenspitze
  5. 4 : mi 4.48 - alt. 1,768 ft - Hammerteich
  6. 5 : mi 5.53 - alt. 2,113 ft - The Headless Horseman
  7. 6 : mi 7.72 - alt. 2,119 ft - Zwönitz View
  8. 7 : mi 8.18 - alt. 2,103 ft - Fuchsbrunn Bridge
  9. 8 : mi 10.89 - alt. 1,722 ft - Pauckner Stolln
  10. 9 : mi 11.26 - alt. 1,732 ft - Trinity Church
  11. S/E : mi 11.27 - alt. 1,729 ft - Zwönitz Market Square

Notes

Equipment

Sturdy footwear is recommended

Getting there

Public transport

Accessiblebytrain and bus

Parking

Car park at the market in Zwönitz or the hiking car park behind the Austel Villa, Rathausstraße

Coordinates

  • DD 50.629949, 12.813229
  • GMS 50°37'47.8"N 12°48'47.6"E
  • UTM 33U 345345 5610957
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Refreshment stops

Worth a visit

Editor’s tip

The Fuchsbrunn Bridge, situated in the heart of the forest, is an impressive relic of the former railway line between Zwönitz and Scheibenberg. Inaugurated in 1900, the bridge is the last remaining one of what were once seven railway bridges.

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