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Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Plothen

Goat Statue by the Saale River – Ilsenblick Viewpoint loop from Plothen

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Plothen

Goat Statue by the Saale River – Ilsenblick Viewpoint loop from Plothen

Intermediate

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Goat Statue by the Saale River – Ilsenblick Viewpoint loop from Plothen

02:15

28.7km

340m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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32 m in total

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Parking

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1

10.2 km

Wooden Bridge over the Plothenbach

Highlight • Bridge

rustic deserted valley always along the stream

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2

12.9 km

Wasserzieger ice cream parlor

Highlight • Monument

Boat rental, pizzeria and café

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3

13.5 km

Ilsenblick Viewpoint

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Magnificent view from the Ilsenblick viewpoint on the trail of the same name (komoot.de/highlight/3272774) over Ziegenrück 👌🏻

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13.9 km

Ziegenrück Trailhead Parking

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Nice parking lot for cars (with bike carrier) as a starting point for some tours, e.g. around the surrounding waters, such as komoot.de/highlight/3804473 👌🏻

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5

14.2 km

Ziegenrück Weir and Picnic Area

Highlight • River

Cozy rest area with a view of the Ziegenrück weir.

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6

14.3 km

Riverside rest area by the weir in Ziegenrück

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A really lovely place to rest!

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27.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

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28.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

3.88 km

2.28 km

2.02 km

193 m

Surfaces

9.82 km

8.64 km

7.23 km

2.00 km

768 m

245 m

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