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Plothenbach Valley

Plothenbach Valley

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Plothenbach Valley

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Location: Ziegenrück, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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Tobi O.

May 1, 2022

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idyllic path along the Plothenbach

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Sven aus dem Mittsommer

August 28, 2025

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A wildly romantic valley, easily explored via the valley path. The valley path is well-maintained for a forest path and climbs steadily without becoming overly steep. Only the two paths at the end, toward Schöndorf and toward Eßbach, are somewhat steeper. There's also a hut at the junction toward Külmla.

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Bleiloch Dam – View of Schloss Burgk loop from Oettersdorf

56.0km

04:00

650m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Ziegenrück Rest Area – Fernmühle Inn loop from Ziegenrück

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Burgk Castle – Ice Bridge loop from Plothen

49.2km

04:04

770m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Distance 3.76 km

Uphill 90 m

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

11°C

4°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Ziegenrück, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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Plothenbach Valley

#1.

Bleiloch Dam – View of Schloss Burgk loop from Oettersdorf

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Ziegenrück Rest Area – Fernmühle Inn loop from Ziegenrück

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Burgk Castle – Ice Bridge loop from Plothen

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