Family fun on foot and bike — explore Germany’s Vogtland
Bike Touring Collection by Vogtland
10
Tours
17:42 h
89.9 mi
6,075 ft
Fresh air, vibrant nature and endless new experiences: an active holiday in Germany’s Vogtland region is an experience for the whole family. Children can discover the extraordinary landscape and experience all kinds of excitement along the way, while exercise-loving parents and grandparents can find peace and relaxation as well as panoramic views. In this Collection, we’ve put together 10 family-friendly hikes and bike rides in the Saxon and Thuringian Vogtland.
Both sporty families and nature lovers will feel at home in the Vogtland. There are great opportunities for an active holiday with children here all year round, whether on foot or on two wheels. From short walks with swimming opportunities to longer bike rides visiting cultural sights, there’s a route for every family. All Tours use safe paths and are easy to walk or cycle. The routes tend to be short and the gradients are never too steep. In addition, there are all kinds of motivating stopovers along the way and there’s always more to experience in the vicinity, too. For example, the Tours can be easily combined with a visit to a rock climbing area, a boat trip or an afternoon by the water. Young mountain bikers can let off steam on the downhill trails at the Bikewelt Schöneck whilst families interested in history can explore the region's castles.
Each Tour is either a loop or a linear trail, at the end of which you can take public transport back to the starting point. In addition, there are many adventure trails with numerous sights that promise fun and entertainment. You’ll travel along flat river valleys, around the banks of reservoirs and through picturesque forests. A family holiday in this low mountain range helps bring your children closer to nature in so many ways.
With the right preparation and equipment, you can ensure that your family adventure will be an unforgettable experience for everyone. All the hiking and cycling Tours can also be planned in the opposite direction – a look at the altitude profile will tell you whether this will lead to strenuous climbs. Packing delicious provisions for the road is a must, although you’ll always have the option of stopping for a bite to eat too. The varied and beautiful landscape of the Vogtland takes care of everything else.
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Tours
- 01:122.73 mi2.3 mph225 ft225 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Bathing, climbing, visiting animals: this short hike on the shores of the Zeulenrodaer Meer can be combined with many varied activities. It starts at the Bio Seehotel, which is located at the northern end of the dam. Here a high ropes course invites you to go climbing.
From there you always follow the…
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- 01:363.48 mi2.2 mph375 ft375 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This beautiful hike takes you on enchanted paths through the Triebal to the Pöhl reservoir, which is also known as the Vogtland Sea. The round starts at the Jocketa train station. Only a few meters away you dive into the forest and hike down to the White Elster. Between its bank and the tracks you go…
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- 01:243.29 mi2.4 mph150 ft150 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this easy hike in the Pöllwitzer Wald you will get to know the moor as a habitat for animals and plants. Attentive eyes will discover wild berries and carnivorous plants, dragonflies and frogs there. In order to walk the adventure trail in a relaxed manner, we recommend that you plan in the three…
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- 01:564.45 mi2.3 mph325 ft325 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
You can completely immerse yourself in nature on this wonderful circular hike through the Greiz-Werurance Forest nature reserve. An adventure trail, an animal enclosure and a lake make the route varied.
It starts at the hiking car park near Waldhaus north of Greiz. Alternatively, you can take the bus…
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- 03:047.19 mi2.3 mph375 ft375 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This adventure trail takes you on the trail of the dragon who is said to have ruled a hidden, subterranean world in the Vogtland. Boards along the way tell the legend about the monster and invite you to join in.
The path begins in Syrau at the dragon's cave. Here you can get in the mood for the hike with…
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- 01:4011.3 mi6.8 mph650 ft650 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
The unifying element of this bike tour is the water. From the family-friendly, certified village of Schöneck, you can explore raft ditches and ponds, the Mulde spring and the Muldenbergtalsperre. On the way you will be well looked after because there is no shortage of places to stop for a break. The…
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- 01:179.34 mi7.3 mph1,125 ft200 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This cycle path follows the beautiful Schwarzbachtal from Adorf to the source of the river of the same name on the Czech border. There is a lot to see along the way, so the tour can easily be combined with a visit to a museum or a few leisurely hours in the swimming pool. In this direction it is of course…
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- 01:2812.5 mi8.5 mph775 ft775 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Dragon Cycle Path is available in two versions. Here we present the 20-kilometer route, which is wonderfully suitable for families. If you want to be on the road longer, there is also a large circuit with 45 kilometers. On the route you always follow the symbol of the dragon Justus. Perhaps your…
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- 01:4414.2 mi8.2 mph700 ft1,000 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This bike tour connects the Zeulenrodaer Meer with the city of Greiz and its historical sights. You can drive the route well in both directions. The lower Zeulenroda station, which is just under four kilometers from the starting point, and the station in Greiz are suitable for traveling to and from the…
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- 02:2021.4 mi9.2 mph1,375 ft750 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
From one city worth seeing to the next: Oelsnitz and Falkenstein can be wonderfully combined with a bike tour. Most of the route leads over an old railway embankment with only slight inclines through the wonderfully hilly landscape. You can drive the route well in both directions. The start and end points…
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Collection Stats
- Tours10
- Distance89.9 mi
- Duration17:42 h
- Elevation6,075 ft
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