Mulde Cycle Path - Zwickauer Mulde

157,99 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: very difficult
Great panorama
long-distance cycle path
  • 11: 50 pm
  • 157,99 km
  • 822 m
  • 1.455 m
  • 136 m
  • 784 m
  • 648 m
  • Start: Schöneck
  • Destination: Sermuth

The Zwickauer Mulde rises in the Vogtland and passes through both the original Ore Mountains and its namesake town of Zwickau before gently making its way to Sermuth.

The tour starts in Schöneck, the highest town in the Vogtland district. First, the trail leads up to 784 meters above sea level, before winding its way into the Auer valley basin. Along the entire section, there are repeated opportunities to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Vogtland and Erzgebirge.

Well-developed roads make it easier to enjoy the section from Aue to Zwickau, which mostly leads through shady forests and is characterized by constant ups and downs.

The section of the route between Zwickau and Glauchau is a relaxing one. It runs straight through the Mulde floodplains, allowing you to take in the passing scenery.  

The penultimate stage is once again a challenge: Two climbs await cyclists before the towns of Penig and Wechselburg, but the town centers are all the more rewarding for the effort. We explore the story of the large pot in Penig and explore the Wechselburg Basilica. Along the way, we ride through fields and pass under the impressive Göhren Viaduct.

The final stretch toward Sermuth follows well-maintained sections toward the Mulde confluence. Along the way, Rochlitz Castle offers an excellent view of the Mulde Valley. The internationally renowned Colditz Castle is also definitely worth a detour.

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LEIPZIG REGION
LEIPZIG REGION

waypoints

Start
Schoeneck
CC BY SA | Bianka Behrami, Chemnitz Zwickau Region Tourism Association
© Kati Lange, LEIPZIG REGION

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Path surfaces

Street
Asphalt
gravel
Way
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Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Directions

The tour begins at the source of the Zwickauer Mulde River in Schöneck, the highest town in the Vogtland district. The route leads through the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park, past the Muldenberg Dam, via Eibenstock, to the Aue basin. Via Aue-Bad Schlema, the tour leads mostly through shady forests to Zwickau, featuring a constant up and down. The trail is mostly well-paved and offers moderate technical challenges. 

From Zwickau the cycle path goes through smooth Mulde meadows to Glauchau. 

The section between Glauchau and Rochlitz is characterized by two steep climbs near Penig and Wechselburg, but is nevertheless considered very scenic. It then continues through open fields beneath the impressive Göhren Viaduct to Colditz and Sermuth. 

Tour features

  • refreshment possibility

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark. 

Arrival & Parking

By car from Leipzig via the A72 to Schöneck.

Public parking lot Schöneck

By public transport from Leipzig Central Station via Zwickau Central Station to Schöneck. 

From Sermuth back to Leipzig:

About 13 kilometers to Bad Lausick, with the RB113 from Bad Lausick to Leipzig Hbf. 

More information / links

author

Christina Witt

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Christina Witt
License: no copyright required (public domain) (no copyright)

Our tip

With the Muldeflyeryou get reduced admission to 10 attractions!

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Contact

Mulde Cycle Path - Zwickauer Mulde
08261 Schöneck/Vogtland