After the first stage of the Zschopau Valley Cycle Route winds its way from the source of the Zschopau to the town of the same name, it continues downstream. The second stage is the easier of the two. Highlights of the route are the 9-kilometre-long Kriebstein dam, which is located in the wild and romantic "Middle Zschopau Valley" nature reserve, and Kriebstein Castle, Saxony's most beautiful knight's castle, which is enthroned on a steep rock above the Zschopau. Places of interestZschopau: Wildeck Castle with motorcycle museumAugustusburg: Augustusburg Castle, summer toboggan run, cable carLichtenwalde: Lichtenwalde CastleMittweida: "Unser Lieben Frauen" town church with tower ascent, "Alte Pfarrhäuser" museum with the Johannes Schilling House, hydroelectric power station in NeudörfchenKriebstein: Kriebstein Castle and dam with lake stage, climbing forest, Kriebelland and boat tripsDöbeln: Giant boots in the town hall, German horse-drawn railroad museum with horse-drawn railroad Connection options:in Döbeln: Mulde cycle path (Freiberger Mulde)

Start at Altenberger Bahnhof in the direction of Rehefelder Straße. Shortly afterwards, turn right onto Schellerhauer Weg. Follow this straight ahead, past the campsite and onto Viehtriftweg. Now turn left onto Galgenteichdamm. Continue past the soccer pitch and around the Raupennest health center on the right. Cross Rehefelder Straße and follow Sandbachweg. At the next junction, take a sharp left onto Flemmingweg. After approx. 200 m, continue right, straight ahead to the "Altes Raupennest" forest tavern. The traditional restaurant was built in 1924 by Max Nacke and was family-run for many years. It is now run by the Sender family and every year there are Hutzen evenings with Erzgebirge music. Then it's down the valley via the Raupennestweg back to the town. Follow Rathausstraße and continue along Dippoldiswalder Straße back to the starting point.