Elster Weir, Neumühle – Old Quarry Lake Neumühle loop from Neumühle (Elster)

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Vogtland

Greiz

Neumühle/Elster

Elster Weir, Neumühle – Old Quarry Lake Neumühle loop from Neumühle (Elster)

Moderate

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Elster Weir, Neumühle – Old Quarry Lake Neumühle loop from Neumühle (Elster)

04:40

16.1km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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367 m

Elster Weir, Neumühle

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Imposing weir on the Elster. Here you can take a break. There is also good parking at the weir. This makes the weir a good starting point for hikes.

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1.73 km

Old Quarry Lake Neumühle

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It's a shame that you can't get to it because it's locked by a fence

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5.17 km

Sauberg

Peak

5.88 km

Sophienkreuz (White Cross) on Hirschstein

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You will find the cross on the Hirschstein at a height of 375 meters. Prince Heinrich built it in 1838 in memory of his deceased wife, Princess Sophie of Löwenstein-Wertheim. Today, the viewing platform offers a great view towards Greiz.

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8.25 km

White Elster

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8.28 km

Air bridge over the White Elster

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The old wooden bridge was renewed after the flood in 2013. It forms the transition from Greizer Park to the hiking trails towards Neumühle.

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9.08 km

View of the Upper Castle from Idahöhe

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The climb may seem a bit difficult the first time, but it's definitely worth it! The trees have also been partially cleared, so the view of the castle is clear. …

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9.90 km

Teufelskanzel rock formation and view of the White Cross

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Nice break area with a view of the Devil's Pulpit.

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14.6 km

View of the Elstertal and Neuhammer

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Very nice view in every season.

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16.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

2.08 km

1.07 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

3.90 km

2.65 km

1.31 km

764 m

436 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

10°C

-1°C

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Comments

December 1, 2024,Entspannte Revierrunde 🍂

After my over 50s tour yesterday, I didn't really want to do anything today.
Actually 😅.
The weather was nice, so a little relaxed walk around the area was enough.

The start was at the princely city park, past the sundial (planted differently in every season) to the summer palace / kitchen house and from there over the air bridge …

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October 31, 2022,Von Neumühle/Elster nach Greiz und zurück

On the last day of October I wanted to go hiking in the sun again. I chose the tour that had been on the plan for a good year. Start was in Neumühle/Elster. That was also the reason to start here, because I vacationed here with my parents in 1974 or 75. The home has been completely demolished but the …

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