Attractions around Greiz

At 225 meters and with its special shape, the Dragon Tail Bridge is one of the longest wooden bridges in Germany.

A worthwhile vantage point that can be reached from the Köhlersteig.

I would not recommend the route for mountain bike riders but rather for road bikes or traking bikes.

There is a large and a small ice pond.
The small ice pond was created by Rudolf Zersch for cooling beer in the 19th century. read more

Just from the pond you have a wonderful view of the castle with great reflections. The pond is always busy.

The Köhlersteig leads over 9 kilometers through the lower Göltzschtal through a wonderful low mountain range landscape. The trail is named after the philosopher and local historian Johann August Ernst … read more

Imposing weir on the Elster. Here you can take a break. There is also good parking at the weir. This makes the weir a good starting point for hikes.

The Gessental is an approx. 7 km long side valley of the Weißen Elster and extends from the Ronneburg plateau to the lower Elsteraue near Gera-Pforten. The brook valley with … read more

The historic wooden bridge in Wunschdorf/Elster, not far from the town of Gera in Thuringia, is one of the last remaining covered wooden bridges in Germany. It is under monument … read more

One of the most beautiful places

The park has a size of about 40 hectares and is an example of outstanding garden art in the 19th century. The park is home to a number of old, … read more

Here you can buy delicious, home-made organic cheese, which tastes really excellent and is completely free of additives. Call before.

The fairytale forest has many lovingly designed small mills that are driven by the small stream. In addition, the visit is free. Donation boxes are only at the beginning and end, as the mills are maintained on a voluntary basis.

A wonderful piece of early classicist architecture (built until 1769). Nicely prepared, it houses a museum that is well worth seeing. Nice starting or ending point for a walk through the landscape park.

A visit to the animal enclosures can be wonderfully combined with a hike through the forest. Here you can admire the red deer that otherwise hide deep in the forest. You can also visit rabbits, sheep and horses.

With a fabulously beautiful view of the Weidatalsperre, you can also have a wonderful picnic at this point

The dragon tail in Ronneburg, Thuringia, is the longest wooden bridge in Europe at 225 m. Built in 2007. It leads over the Gessental and connects two areas of the … read more

At Wünschendorf there is a small miniature country in the middle of the forest. Only recently rebuilt after it was destroyed by the flood.

One of the most beautiful sections of the Elster Cycle Path. For more sporty riders, there is the opportunity to collect a few meters in altitude on the opposite side … read more

In addition to the Upper Castle and the summer palace number three of the palace complex in Greiz. This time in the baroque style, located directly in the small old town. There is a restaurant in the castle.