The former lowland castle, in its function as a city fortress, was located in the northeastern part of Zwickau's old town, just a few dozen meters from the Zwickauer Mulde River. A pronounced moat and high walls, which were still standing until the 19th century, suggest that the castle was originally built as a moated castle.

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February 3, 2024

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Restored a few years ago, it is now a Zwickau landmark

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May 8, 2025

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The renovated castle now houses a retirement home.

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1. Paradise Bridge, Zwickau – Osterstein Castle loop from Zwickau Stadthalle

15.7km

03:58

30m

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2. Weißenborner Ponds – Gewandhaus Zwickau loop from Zwickau Zentrum

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06:15

180m

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3. Osterstein Castle – Paradise Bridge, Zwickau loop from Zwickau

8.78km

02:14

20m

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Elevation 300 m

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Osterstein Castle

1. Paradise Bridge, Zwickau – Osterstein Castle loop from Zwickau Stadthalle

2. Weißenborner Ponds – Gewandhaus Zwickau loop from Zwickau Zentrum

3. Osterstein Castle – Paradise Bridge, Zwickau loop from Zwickau

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