Cycle path Waldheim-Rochlitz
- 1:40 h
- 22.55 km
- 157 m
- 184 m
- 154 m
- 298 m
- 144 m
- Start: Upper Bridge Waldheim
- Destination: Parking lot “An der Bleiche” Uferstraße Rochlitz
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.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions & Parking facilities
- Free centrally located hiking parking lot Augustinerplatz in Waldheim (access via Gartenstraße and Hainichener Straße)
- Free parking "An der Bleiche" in Uferstraße in Rochlitz
- 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
Additional information
The 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.
Author
Bastian Rakow
Organization
Tourismusverband Chemnitz Zwickau Region e. V.
License (master data)
Bastian Rakow
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- 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
Safety guidelines
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