This nearly 10-kilometre stretch of the Way of St. James connects Chemnitz with Stollberg, tracing the footsteps of medieval pilgrims who once travelled the historic Frankenstraße, part of the ancient Via Imperii trade route. It's a great way to experience a slice of Saxony's pilgrimage heritage without venturing far from the city.

The trail runs from Chemnitz southward toward Stollberg, blending urban edges with a gentler, more rural landscape typical of the Ore Mountains foothills. Marked in blue (#3182ce), the route forms part of the larger Sächsischer Jakobsweg, which follows the historic Frankenstraße between Bautzen and Hof. Along the way you'll pass green open spaces, small settlements and quiet country paths that give a real sense of walking an old trade and pilgrimage corridor.

• Easy trail suitable for beginners and families - under 10 km with no significant elevation gain
• Mixed surface of field tracks, forest paths and local paved roads

• Both Chemnitz and Stollberg are well connected by public transport, making a one-way hike easy to plan
• Waymarking follows standard Way of St. James signage, so navigation is straightforward without printed maps

Walking this trail means literally following in the footsteps of centuries of merchants and pilgrims bound for Santiago de Compostela - today it makes for a relaxed day out that mixes history with fresh air.