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Elster Cycle Path – Lower Castle Greiz loop from Elsterberg

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Elster Cycle Path – Lower Castle Greiz loop from Elsterberg

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Elster Cycle Path – Lower Castle Greiz loop from Elsterberg

00:55

13.6km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.49 km for 154 m

After 7.94 km for 123 m

After 10.5 km for 248 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.70 km

Greiz View of the Upper Castle

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From the bridge you have a great view of Greiz.

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5.40 km

View of the trapezoidal riverbed of the Weiße Elster

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The White Elster is in a tight corset on the edge of Greizer Neustadt. It was pushed into this trapezoidal river bed in the 1930s by the construction of a …

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5.78 km

In addition to the Upper Castle and the summer palace number three of the palace complex in Greiz. This time in the baroque style, located directly in the small old town. There is a restaurant in the castle.

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6.71 km

Greiz Castle

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this park is a highlight on the Elsterradweg

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7.06 km

View of the Upper Castle, Greiz

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A beautiful 🏰, a detour is absolutely worthwhile ☺️.

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9.44 km

View from the Elster Cycle Path

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The White Elster Cycle Path has everything, mountains, cities, culture, plains.

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10.1 km

Elstertalbahn Railway Bridge near Greiz

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Cross the railway line just before Greiz

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

3.09 km

2.97 km

2.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

1.21 km

539 m

431 m

357 m

152 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 9 June

17°C

9°C

58 %

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Elster Cycle Path – Lower Castle Greiz loop from Elsterberg

Greiz View of the Upper Castle

View of the trapezoidal riverbed of the Weiße Elster