Finstertal on the Auma – View of Staitz loop from Merkendorf

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Finstertal on the Auma – View of Staitz loop from Merkendorf

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Finstertal on the Auma – View of Staitz loop from Merkendorf

02:16

32.8km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.86 km

View of Vogelinsel Nature Reserve

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A nice place to take a break with a great view.

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9.77 km

Hunting lodge at the trail junction Vogtland

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place to take a break 😄

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14.9 km

Trail Junction to Aumatalsperre

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Path towards Finsterwald and Auma Dam

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16.3 km

Osterburg

Castle

18.9 km

Finstertal on the Auma

Highlight • River

After heavy rainfall, crossing the creek is a bit difficult.

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18.9 km

Bridge Over the Auma

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The Hexentanzplatz is in the immediate vicinity.

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22.1 km

Schömberger Forest Avenue

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Very fast forest highway #graveldream

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27.1 km

Viewpoint and Rest Area Over Staitz and Surrounding Villages

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice rest area with a view

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27.6 km

View of Staitz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best view of all surrounding villages

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32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

7.48 km

3.67 km

2.36 km

Surfaces

13.5 km

10.7 km

4.91 km

1.75 km

1.03 km

816 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

10°C

-2°C

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Finstertal on the Auma – View of Staitz loop from Merkendorf

View of Vogelinsel Nature Reserve

Hunting lodge at the trail junction Vogtland

Trail Junction to Aumatalsperre

Finstertal on the Auma

Bridge Over the Auma

Schömberger Forest Avenue

Viewpoint and Rest Area Over Staitz and Surrounding Villages

View of Staitz

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