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Lichtenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Lichtenberg

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland

Lichtenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Lichtenberg

Hard

10

runners

Lichtenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Lichtenberg

02:44

22.2km

610m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

470 m

Lichtenberg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins Lichtenberg has been wonderfully restored and is always on the first weekend in September venue of the medieval castle festival. This is organized by the castle friends …

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8.92 km

Lohwiese

Forest

3

12.4 km

Beautiful paths, class landscape

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4

12.9 km

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

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Viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Saale valley. Pavilion with display boards and table sets for a cozy rest. Great place.

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5

15.9 km

Nice vantage point with a great view of the Saale valley, but be careful, it goes steeply down the rock.

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6

16.1 km

Blankenberg Castle Ruins

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The Blankenberg castle ruins are always worth a visit on a hike, if only because of the beautiful view and the flair of the region.

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7

18.3 km

8

18.4 km

Selbitzplatz and Rennsteig Shoe

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The Selbitzplatz in Blankenstein is an important hiking base and is often referred to as the "hub of hiking." Several well-known long-distance hiking trails converge here, including the Rennsteig, the Kammweg, the Frankenweg, and the Franconian Mountain Trail.

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9

18.8 km

Blankenstein (Saale) Train Station

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Ideally located for arrival or departure

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22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.87 km

4.27 km

3.18 km

2.87 km

1.83 km

254 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

4.50 km

4.03 km

3.41 km

3.30 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (410 m)

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