Chemnitz Heights Trail Adelsberg - Reichenhain - Erfenschlag - Harthau

As part of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, the "Cultural Trail Heights" was officially opened in September 2024. The hiking trail stretches over about 18 kilometers and connects the southern Chemnitz districts of Adelsberg, Reichenhain, Erfenschlag, and Harthau. It is not only the largest by area of the total 30 intervention areas in the city, but also a central component of the Capital of Culture program.

Along the Heights trail, 29 stations have been established that form a chain thematically as "pearls." These stations pick up interesting facts from the surroundings and provide comprehensive insights into the region through accompanying information boards.

The Heights trail runs above the valley areas and offers impressive views of the city of Chemnitz as well as the Erzgebirge foreland. At four prominent points – one per district – weather mushrooms have been installed that serve as weather protection and invite to take breaks.

The Cultural Trail Heights 2025 is designed as a publicly accessible hiking trail. As part of the "C the Unseen" initiative of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, it helps to make lesser-known urban areas visible and to focus on their potential.