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Walking route · Chemnitz · Updated on 14 November 2026

Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße, Chemnitz-Stollberg walk

Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße, Chemnitz-Stollberg is a walk of 24 km from Chemnitz. Along the way you'll find 230 benches and 5 public toilets.

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From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 24 km
  • ± 5:50 h
  • ↑ 308 m · ↓ 196 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • National route
  1. Start in Chemnitz

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet.

  2. 301 m · 10 benches

    Public toilet

    301 m
  3. 4.1 km · 147 benches

    Public toilet

    4.4 km
  4. 6.2 km · 45 benches

    Public toilet

    10.5 km
  5. 13.5 km · 28 benches

    Finish

    24 km

    At the finish: public toilet.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 13.5 kmBetween 10.5 km and 24 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 308 m
Down
↓ 196 m
Highest point
517 m
Lowest point
299 m
  • 5-10% slope · 1.8 km
  • 1 flight of stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

24 km in total
  • Track: 6.4 km
  • Street: 5.8 km
  • Path: 5.1 km
  • Road: 4.2 km
  • Footpath: 2.4 km
  • Busy road: 25 m
  • Stairs: 1 flight of stairs

Surfaces

24 km in total
  • Asphalt: 12.8 km
  • Gravel: 7.1 km
  • Unpaved: 1.7 km
  • Paved: 1.6 km
  • Natural: 325 m
  • Unknown: 375 m

About the walking route Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße, Chemnitz-Stollberg

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße, Chemnitz-Stollberg is a walking route of 24 km that starts in Chemnitz. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 308 m in total and descend 196 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 5:50 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (6.4 km), street (5.8 km) and path (5.1 km). Of the surface, 12.8 km asphalt and 7.1 km gravel. For 375 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 230 benches and 5 public toilets. The longest stretch without a toilet is 13.5 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Karl Marx MonumentKarl Marx MonumentAttraction · 486 m from the route
  2. 2Wasserschloss KlaffenbachWasserschloss KlaffenbachAttraction · 130 m from the route
  3. 3Museum GunzenhauserMuseum GunzenhauserMuseum · 158 m from the route
  4. 4Die Toten MahnenDie Toten MahnenMemorial · 261 m from the route
  5. 5Villa EscheVilla EscheMuseum · 263 m from the route
  6. 6Versteinerter WaldVersteinerter WaldAttraction · 307 m from the route
  7. 7SaxoniabrunnenSaxoniabrunnenAttraction · 345 m from the route
  8. 8smac Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitzsmac Staatliches Museum für Archäologie ChemnitzMuseum · 482 m from the route
  9. 9Museum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge ChemnitzMuseum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge ChemnitzMuseum · 609 m from the route
  10. 10Industriemuseum ChemnitzIndustriemuseum ChemnitzMuseum · 745 m from the route
  11. 11Marianne Brandt HausMarianne Brandt HausMuseum · 829 m from the route
  12. 12StraßenbahnmuseumStraßenbahnmuseumMuseum · 1.3 km from the route
  13. 13Schloßbergmuseum ChemnitzSchloßbergmuseum ChemnitzMuseum · 1.4 km from the route
  14. 14MemorialMemorialMemorial · 2.5 km from the route
  15. 15TeufelsbrückenTeufelsbrückenAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  16. 16Gedenkstein an den Deutsch-Französischen KriegGedenkstein an den Deutsch-Französischen KriegMemorial · 3.9 km from the route
  17. 17KohleWelt - Museum Steinkohlenbergbau SachsenKohleWelt - Museum Steinkohlenbergbau SachsenMuseum · 4 km from the route
  18. 18Cotta-GedenksteinCotta-GedenksteinMemorial · 4 km from the route
  19. 19Kriegerdenkmal 1914-1918Kriegerdenkmal 1914-1918Memorial · 4.3 km from the route
  20. 20Karl Schmidt-Rottluff HausKarl Schmidt-Rottluff HausMuseum · 4.5 km from the route
  21. 21Gedenkstein BeutenbergturmGedenkstein BeutenbergturmMemorial · 4.7 km from the route
  22. 22Sächsisches EisenbahnmuseumSächsisches EisenbahnmuseumMuseum · 4.8 km from the route
  23. 23Max Saupe GedenksteinMax Saupe GedenksteinMemorial · 5 km from the route
  24. 24Glückaufturm (Oelsnitz)Glückaufturm (Oelsnitz)Observation tower · 6.8 km from the route
  25. 25Dittersdorfer HöheDittersdorfer HöheViewpoint · 7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße, Chemnitz-Stollberg?

Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße, Chemnitz-Stollberg is 24 km long. Allow ± 5:50 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Chemnitz.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 308 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 5 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 13.5 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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