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Vogtland Reeves' Cultural Trail - Stage 3: In the cradle of Vogtland county
Scenic Route
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/ Blick zur OsterburgPhoto: Tourismusverband Vogtland e.V. -
/ Karte Kulturweg der Vögte - Etappe 3Photo: Archiv TVV / Barteld Redaktion & Verlag
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/ Kirche SchömbergPhoto: Archiv TVV, F. Hafenrichter
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/ Museum Osterburg WeidaPhoto: Archiv TVV / Tino Peisker
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/ Osterburg WeidaPhoto: Archiv TVV / Tino Peisker
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/ Türmerwohnung auf der OsterburgPhoto: Archiv TVV / Tino Peisker
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/ Innenraum der Pfarrkirche St. Veit in WünschendorfPhoto: Archiv TVV / Tino Peisker
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/ Pfarrkirche St. Veit in WünschendorfPhoto: Archiv TVV / Tino Peisker
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/ Rittergut Endschütz - Fassade des GutshausesPhoto: Archiv Rittergut Endschütz
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/ Stadtkirche St. Marien WeidaPhoto: Archiv TVV / Marcus Dassler
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/ Peterskirche WeidaPhoto: Archiv TVV, M. Dassler
This stage takes us to the birthplace of the Vogtland region. The Reeves established their territorial lordship on Veitsberg hill and later when they built Osterburg Castle in Weida at the end of the 12th century.
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Distance 19.3 km
0:18 h
130 m
72 m
It is worthwhile tracing the historical roots on foot. If you use the well-signposted footpath network, you can complete a circular walk that is about 10 km long. It connects the most attractive sights with almost untouched natural surroundings along the banks of the rivers White Elster and Weida. You can start your walk at two different places: the former convent and corn house in Weida or the historic wooden bridge in Wünschendorf.
The walk in Weida takes you to the Reeves’ family home – Osterburg Castle. You discover Weida and its sacred buildings dating from the medieval period during the varied walk through the old town: St Mary’s Church, St Peter’s Church and Widen Church.
In Wünschendorf you encounter the oldest church in the Vogtland region – St Veit’s Parish Church. The former private monastery of the Reeves of Weida is located along the route there: the Premonstratensian monastery in Mildenfurth. You can find relaxation, enjoyment and individual accommodation along this route in Weida, Wünschendorf and Endschütz.
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Experience
Landscape
Highest point
278 m
Lowest point
188 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Osterburg CastleGaststätte Waldi´s Lindenhof
HOF Café auf dem Kulturhof Zickra
Tips and hints
Start
Gera (223 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.880803, 12.062827
DMS
50°52'50.9"N 12°03'46.2"E
UTM
33U 293390 5640680
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Destination
Weida
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can get to Weida (Mitte) with the railway "Erfurter Bahn" from Gera (Thuringia) or Hof (Bavaria). From Weida (Mitte), there is just a few meters to the historic sights like Osterburg castle. Check www.bahn.de for the train time tables.Getting there
Coming from Erfurt, Leipzig or Nuremberg, take the exit "Lederhose" on the A 9 motorway and drive on the federal street B 175 to Weida. The Osterburg is signposted with brown signs. At the driveway to Osterburg, turn left into Wallstrasse, where there is a public car park.Parking
You park in Weida on the public parking lot (cars and buses) in Wallstraße at Semmelweispark.Coordinates
DD
50.880803, 12.062827
DMS
50°52'50.9"N 12°03'46.2"E
UTM
33U 293390 5640680
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Status
open
Distance
19.3 km
Duration
0:18 h
Ascent
130 m
Descent
72 m
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