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Rußbuttensteig

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    Location: Lichtentanne, Zwickau, Saxony, Germany

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    July 14, 2023

    Hiking

    A historical hiking trail is the Rußbuttensteig. Mentioned for the first time in 1369, it connects Lichtentanne and Schönfels by the shortest route and, after being redesigned in 1992, was handed over to its intended purpose as a hiking trail.
    Historically, the trail served as a transport route to Leipzig for the soot extracted from crackling herds and pitch huts in the area. There it was processed into wagon grease, sealant for barrels and ships, medicines, oven and boot wax and printer's ink.
    Source: gemeinde-lichtentanne.de/content/lichtentanne/_content/kultur_freizeit/wander_radwege/wander_radwege
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    May 12, 2022

    Hiking

    A beautiful hiking trail from which you can let your eyes wander far across the landscape. Especially beautiful in spring, when the fields are green and many flowering and fragrant bushes line the path.
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    June 2, 2020

    Hiking

    Not far from Schönfels Castle you will find the Rußbuttensteig. It has a historical character, since an old trade route ran here to Leipzig.
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    1. Schönfels Castle – Rußbuttensteig loop from Steinpleis

    12.4km

    03:17

    130m

    130m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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