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Altenburger Land
Gößnitz

Hofteich – Schweinsburg Castle loop from Gößnitz

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Thuringia
Altenburger Land
Gößnitz

Hofteich – Schweinsburg Castle loop from Gößnitz

Intermediate

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Hofteich – Schweinsburg Castle loop from Gößnitz

02:39

45.0km

220m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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1

3.55 km

Pleiße River at Merlach

Highlight • River

Really great area for cycling.

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2

7.52 km

Cistercian Monastery Frankenhausen

Highlight • Religious Site

A detour to the monastery is worthwhile.

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3

7.52 km

Kloster Frankenhausen

Highlight • Religious Site

4

7.70 km

Hofteich

Highlight • Lake

5

9.24 km

Gebrüder Pfau Cloth Factory, Crimmitschau

Highlight • Historical Site

Heart Choir (Annaberg-Buchholz) sings
Workers' songs (e.g. from Crimmitschau)

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6

10.6 km

Crimmitschau Theater

Highlight • Monument

7

22.6 km

Werdau Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

nice and quiet and you can also find something to drink

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8

29.1 km

Schweinsburg Castle

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The name alone suggests a charming story. Nestled in a gently rolling landscape near Neukirchen/Pleiße, the castle sits enthroned on a hill with sweeping views over the countryside.

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45.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.6 km

6.04 km

2.32 km

699 m

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

1.05 km

578 m

327 m

318 m

163 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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