--- title: "Circular hike Rochlitz - Rochlitzer Berg - Sörnzig" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/circular-hike-rochlitz-rochlitzer-berg-soernzig" description: "This circular route combines history, industrial culture, and pure nature. From the \"An der Bleiche\" car park, the path leads over the market and through the impressive castle courtyard of Rochlitz Castle (within opening hours). On the red-marked Rudolf-Zimmermann-Weg, it goes up to Rochlitzer Berg. The ascent is rewarded at the Friedrich-August Tower with panoramic views from Leipzig to the Ore Mountains. The descent follows the Wechselburger Walderlebnispfad towards Sörnzig. A real highlight at the forest edge is the walk-in wooden cube \"Bellmanns Ruh'\", which offers a magnificent panorama over the Mulde valley. Upon arriving in the village of Sörnzig, we pass the swing bridge and follow the green marking downstream. The relaxed return route runs directly along the Zwickauer Mulde. Below the striking castle walls, the route goes over the castle island and its recreational area back to the starting point. A perfect tour for hikers who want to experience a fascinating combination of culture, nature, and geology between the Rochlitzer Berg and idyllic river course." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2787687/185105a6f697d87ca4099f0e0e5782de6c16997147a0604fe6123555610c6075/geotour-rochlitzer-berg-station-12-bastei.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular hike Rochlitz - Rochlitzer Berg - Sörnzig ================================================== - 10.09 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hiking Geotour Rochlitzer Berg - Station 12 - Bastei Blick von der Sörnziger Hängebrücke auf die Zwickauer Mulde Denkmal Promenadenverein Rochlitz Rastplatz Bellmanns Ruh' - Innenansicht mit Würfelspiel Rastplatz Bellmanns Ruh' - 2:50 h - 10.09 km - 187 m - 187 m - 154 m - 339 m - 185 m - - Start: Car park "An der Bleiche" in Uferstraße in Rochlitz - Destination: Car park "An der Bleiche" in Uferstraße in Rochlitz Varied circular hiking trail from Rochlitz over the Rochlitzer Berg to Sörnzig. This circular route combines history, industrial culture, and pure nature. From the "An der Bleiche" car park, the path leads over the market and through the impressive castle courtyard of Rochlitz Castle (within opening hours). On the red-marked Rudolf-Zimmermann-Weg, it goes up to Rochlitzer Berg. The ascent is rewarded at the Friedrich-August Tower with panoramic views from Leipzig to the Ore Mountains. The descent follows the Wechselburger Walderlebnispfad towards Sörnzig. A real highlight at the forest edge is the walk-in wooden cube "Bellmanns Ruh'", which offers a magnificent panorama over the Mulde valley. Upon arriving in the village of Sörnzig, we pass the swing bridge and follow the green marking downstream. The relaxed return route runs directly along the Zwickauer Mulde. Below the striking castle walls, the route goes over the castle island and its recreational area back to the starting point. A perfect tour for hikers who want to experience a fascinating combination of culture, nature, and geology between the Rochlitzer Berg and idyllic river course. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Car park "An der Bleiche" in Uferstraße in Rochlitz - Parking - Church - Café - Geotope - Inn - Parking Destination Destination Car park "An der Bleiche" in Uferstraße in Rochlitz Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (15%) Gravel (28%) Trail (8%) Path (48%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions **1. Ascent to the castle and into the forest**The tour starts at the central car park "An der Bleiche". From here, the path leads up Schulberg, crosses the historic marketplace, and follows Burgstraße (passing the tourist information) to Mühlplatz. A special highlight awaits right at the beginning: We pass the St. Peter's Church and, through an open gate, cross the impressive courtyard of Rochlitz Castle. Behind the castle bridge, after a few meters, we turn onto the red-marked Rudolf-Zimmermann-Weg, which, as part of the Muldental hiking trail, steadily leads us up to Rochlitzer Berg. **2. Summit bliss at Rochlitzer Berg** At the former panoramic viewpoint (a distinctive former debris heap), we take the stairs. They lead us directly up to the Friedrich-August Tower. Here, the perfect opportunity for a rest with a wide view over the region (Leipzig to the north; Ore Mountains ridge to the south) is offered. **3. Descent via the forest adventure trail to Sörnzig** From the tower, it first goes back to the panoramic view and from there down towards Sörnzig. We follow the Wechselburger forest adventure trail, cross the Alte Lunzenauer Straße (forest road), and reach the resting place "Bellmanns Ruh'" at the forest edge. The walk-in wooden cube in a playful design is not only an architectural eye-catcher but also offers a unique panorama over the Mulde valley. **4. Along the Mulde back to Rochlitz** Arriving in the village of Sörnzig, we pass the former inn and the swing bridge. However, we stay on this side of the Mulde. The green hiking trail marking guides us directly along the bank of the Zwickauer Mulde. The path leads us downstream back to Rochlitz, with the castle already towering above the river from afar. Below the castle and St. Peter's Church, we go via Mühlplatz and the castle island with its modern recreational facility finally back to the starting point "An der Bleiche". Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there****From Leipzig** 1. via the **A72**: Exit Geithain (23), then on the B7 via Geithain towards Rochlitz 2. via the **A14**: Exit Grimma (31), then on the B107 via Colditz towards Rochlitz **From Dresden** 1. via the **A14**: Exit Döbeln-Nord (34), then on the B169/B175 via the Harthaer Kreuz and Geringswalde to Rochlitz 2. via the **A4**: Exit Hainichen (23), then via Mittweida to Rochlitz **From Chemnitz / Glauchau** 1. on the **A72**: Exit **Rochlitz** (22), then on the B175 to Rochlitz 2. on the **B107** from the A4 exit Chemnitz-Glösa (70): through the Chemnitz valley via Clausnitz and Königshain-Wiederau to Rochlitz 3. from **Glauchau**: On the **B175** via the scenic route Waldenburg, Wolkenburg and Penig to Rochlitz Read more **Parking**Free car park "An der Bleiche" in Uferstraße in Rochlitz Read more **Public transportation****Geithain:** Connection from **RE 6** (Leipzig–Chemnitz) and **RB113** (Leipzig–Bad Lausick) and **S 3** (Leipzig–Borna) to the „Busbahn“ (**Line 629**) or the „StädteSprinter“ (**Line 628**)**Narsdorf:** Connection from **RE 6** (Leipzig–Chemnitz) to the „Busbahn“ (**Line 629**) **Burgstädt:** Connection from **RE 6** (Leipzig–Chemnitz) and **C 13** (City-Bahn Chemnitz) to the **Line 626** (via Lunzenau/Wechselburg) **Mittweida:** Connection from the **RB 45** (Chemnitz–Döbeln) to the Line **682** The central destination stop for the town centre is „Rochlitz, Rathausstraße“. It is located in close proximity to the marketplace and only 200 m from the tourist information "Rochlitzer Muldental" and about 300 m from the "An der Bleiche" car park in Uferstraße. Read more Author Bastian Rakow Organization Tourismusverband Chemnitz Zwickau Region e. V. License (master data) Bastian Rakow Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Hike - Exhibition - Excursion - Place of interest - Parking - Church - Other - Tours 13.63 km - Hiking 14.88 km - Hiking 24.38 km - Hiking Contact 09306 Rochlitz Download GPX file - -