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Teufelskanzel – Ranis Wisent Enclosure loop from Ranis

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Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Ranis

Teufelskanzel – Ranis Wisent Enclosure loop from Ranis

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4.9

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Teufelskanzel – Ranis Wisent Enclosure loop from Ranis

01:22

4.76km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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1.15 km

Brandenstein Castle

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Brandenstein Castle, also known as Brandenstein Castle, stands on a Zechstein reef in the Brandenstein district of the town of Ranis in the Saale-Orla district in Thuringia 🏰.

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2.11 km

Teufelskanzel

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The Teufelskanzel, a reef body where the formation of the Zechstein reefs over 250 million years ago can be clearly understood.

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2.37 km

Hertha Cave

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Very interesting cave in which Stone Age people may have once lived.

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2.96 km

Ranis Wisent Enclosure

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The bison enclosure is located between Krölpa and Ranis and can be visited daily. Many families use the enclosure as a hiking destination and the children's eyes light up.

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2.99 km

Wisent Bridge

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This beautiful bridge is located at the bison enclosure.
There is also a rest area with benches nearby.

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3.12 km

Schrötersbach Ford and Bridge

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This path leads right in the valley of Ranis Castle and the Baroque Brandenstein Castle between the bison enclosures.

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4.48 km

There has been a fortification on the castle hill since the 11th century. In 1084, Emperor Henry IV enfeoffed Wiprecht von Groitzsch, the later Margrave of Meissen and Lusatia, with the Castrum Ranis - the first documented mention. (Wikipedia)

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4.71 km

Raniser Raubrittersteig

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The Raniser Raubrittersteig is a 10 km long circular hiking trail.
The trail offers new views of the town and Ranis Castle from different perspectives and leads through varied landscapes. …

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4.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.11 km

822 m

626 m

Surfaces

1.41 km

1.30 km

818 m

539 m

496 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Teufelskanzel – Ranis Wisent Enclosure loop from Ranis

Brandenstein Castle

Teufelskanzel

Hertha Cave

Ranis Wisent Enclosure

Wisent Bridge

Schrötersbach Ford and Bridge

Ranis Castle

Raniser Raubrittersteig

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