Barrier-free circular hiking trail Bad Elster

0:49 h
3.08 km
16 m
16 m
468 m
481 m
13 m
Start: Parking garage
Destination: Parking garage

The town located in the upper valley of the White Elster is surrounded by higher wooded mountains that protect against extreme temperature fluctuations.

Bad Elster, Saxony's most traditional spa town and one of the oldest German moor healing baths, lies at the tripoint of Bohemia, Bavaria, and Saxony in the heart of the world-renowned European spa region in the center of Europe. After Bad Elster was first mentioned in documents in 1324, the first spring was scientifically examined here in 1669 and dedicated to the then territorial lord Duke Moritz of Saxony-Zeitz.

As early as 1818, the first warm mineral water baths were offered in simple wooden sheds before Bad Elster was elevated to the status of "Royal Saxon State Spa" in 1848. Today, the "King's Spa" is one of the most traditional and renowned healing baths in Germany.

With its ten mineral healing springs, which Saxony's kings already appreciated, and the healthy natural moor, Bad Elster today offers a broad-spectrum modern spa therapy as an experienced health resort. (Source: Bad Elster website)

Our hike from the parking garage around the Luisateich and back is 3.2 km long. Ten meters of elevation gain and loss must be overcome. The paths are paved or fine gravel. The latter often requires a push assist.

Start

Parking garage

Theatersaal König Albert Theater — CC-BY-SA | CVG Bad Elster, J. Bräuer

König Albert Theater Bad Elster

Theatre

Destination

Parking garage

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Directions

A hike through Bad Elster is possible on various paths. As long as the hiker stays in the Elster valley and the spa facilities, there are hardly any inclines and the ground is paved or fine sand. We recommend visiting the Marien or Moritz spring. Every visitor should taste the spring water with its minerals. The spa park, Paul Schindel Park, and the rose garden should be part of every hike through Bad Elster. The town offers many architectural sights. These include the Albert Bath, the Kurhaus, and the König Albert Theater.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair

Directions & Parking facilities

Bad Elster is located on the Elstertalbahn Gera-Plauen-Eger/Cheb and is served by the Vogtlandbahn: www.vogtlandbahn.de

Arrival is also possible by bus V-9 Plauen – Bad Elster. We strongly recommend timely registration, at least 24 hours, preferably 48 hours in advance. Registration is especially necessary when using the bus. It is also advisable for the train.

Information on arrival by train and bus as well as accommodation can be obtained from the Vogtlandbahn Tourism and Transport Center: www.vogtlandauskunft.de or by phone at 03744 / 19449

Additional information

Vogtländischer Knollenring e.V. Schönecker Str. 35
08606 Mühlental OT Tirschendorf
info@vogtlaendischer-knollenring.de

Literature

Further information can be found on the Vogtland Tourism Association’s website at www.vogtland-tourismus.de or by phone at 03744/188860 as well as at other tourist information points along the route.

Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH

Bautzner Straße 45/47

01099 Dresden

0351 / 49 17 00

info@sachsen-tour.de

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Organization

Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur

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Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur