- 1:35 h
- 22.63 km
- 141 m
- 241 m
- 257 m
- 446 m
- 189 m
- Start: Zeulenroda, hiking car park
- Destination: Greiz, castle garden
Historically, the region has a rich history closely connected with the Vogts—later the Reuß princes—who still lend their name to the Vogtland today. The already well-developed hiking and biking trail network is supplemented by the Sagenweg. Cyclists can look forward to a natural trail and impressive landscape as well as the tranquility of the Pöllwitzer Forest. The starting point is possible in both towns. Starting from the 2.28 km² large Zeulenrodaer Meer, which has been open for swimming since 2012, five information boards lead to cultural and historical backgrounds of the region up to Greiz. As the capital of what was once Germany's smallest principality, Greiz, with its three castles, represents a unique historical cultural site. Between the two towns lies the formerly militarily used Pöllwitzer Forest. As a DBU Natural Heritage Site, conservation goals and nature experience are the focus today. A 650-meter-long moor adventure path with a lookout tower as well as a nature trail, both directly on the Sagenweg, provide information about the natural environment of forest and moor.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Our route starts at the hiking car park, directly on the shore of the Zeulenrodaer Meer. From there, it goes eastward to the Lower Zeulenroda station in the district of Untere Hardt. Then we follow the railway line a little south and cross it at the first opportunity.
Now we cycle slightly uphill through the Pöllwitzer Forest. At the highest point of the route, there is a moor adventure trail, where we should calmly get off the bike. Then our path leads slightly downhill to Stern (Erbengrün), where we cross the street, then on a field road to Moschwitz and Untergrochlitz. Upon reaching the federal highway, we turn right, cross the Weiße Elster, and finally reach Greiz, where we should especially take a look at the beautiful castle garden.
Equipment
Bicycle adapted to the terrain, comfortable clothing and shoes, helmet, gloves if necessary
Directions & Parking facilities
- from Berlin/Leipzig via BAB 9, Triptis junction
- from Munich/Nuremberg via BAB 9, Schleiz junction
to Greiz:
from Munich: via BAB 9, Schleiz junction or BAB 72, Reichenbach junction
from Leipzig & Erfurt: via BAB 9, Lederhose junction or BAB 4, Ronneburg junction
- from Dresden: via BAB 4, Ronneburg junction or BAB 72, Reichenbach junction
Hiking car park at the B94, Neuärgerniß
Car park Bruno-Bergner-Straße, Greiz (at the roundabout)
Car park at the Vogtlandhalle
- Vogtlandbahn VL 4 (Gera - Adorf)
Train connection to Zeulenroda:
- Erfurter Bahn EBx 13 (Gera - Hof)
Author
Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Organization
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
License (master data)
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Family tip - sights and leisure experiences nearby/on the route:
- Zeulenroda beach
- Panorama high ropes course at the Bio Lake Hotel
- Moor adventure trail and nature trail in the Pöllwitzer Forest with lookout tower
- Summer palace, Upper and Lower Castle Greiz
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