recommended route
Vogtland Reeves' Cultural Trail - Stage 4: From Weida to Schleiz
Scenic Route
· Vogtland
· Open
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Museum ReichenfelsPhoto: Archiv TVV / M. Walther
The Cultural Trail takes you through the idyllic river Weida valley along the western boundary of the medieval Vogtland region on this stage.
Open
Distance 63.8 km
0:59 h
891 m
666 m
484 m
228 m
There are fortified village churches from the medieval period in Schömberg, Grochwitz, Steinberg and Schüptitz, for example. We then make our way to Reichenfels castle ruins. Picturesquely embedded in the landscape, it has been attracting hikers, cyclists and those interested in history for 75 years. One of the oldest historical associations in Germany has its headquarters here, the Hohenleuben Vogtland Archaeologists’ Association.
There is a medieval farmstead dating from the 13th century in Döhlen, a church that is worth seeing in Wöhlsdorf near Auma and an historical village ensemble in Rohna.
You arrive at the lovingly restored round castle in Oberpöllnitz via Niederpöllnitz. You can discover the traces of medieval history along the former town fortifications in Triptis and Auma. The destination for this stage is the former royal residential town of Schleiz.
Author’s recommendation
Numerous country inns provide excellent Thuringian Vogtland cuisine along the route – for example, in Staitz, Wetzdorf, Oberpöllnitz or Gütterlitz
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
484 m
Lowest point
228 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
20.1 km
Forested/wild trail
0 km
Road
43.6 km
Rest stops
Gasthof & Hotel "Zur Linde"Gasthof Wetzdorf
Museum Osterburg Weida
Gaststätte Waldi´s Lindenhof
Tips and hints
Start
Weida (230 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.774978, 12.059533
DMS
50°46'29.9"N 12°03'34.3"E
UTM
33U 292690 5628924
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Destination
Schleiz
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Getting there
Parking
Coordinates
DD
50.774978, 12.059533
DMS
50°46'29.9"N 12°03'34.3"E
UTM
33U 292690 5628924
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Status
Open
Distance
63.8 km
Duration
0:59 h
Ascent
891 m
Descent
666 m
Highest point
484 m
Lowest point
228 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 34 Waypoints
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Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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