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Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Nitschareuth

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Langenwetzendorf

Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Nitschareuth

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Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Nitschareuth

03:20

11.6km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.63 km

View of Neumühle from Amselstein

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Nice break area with a view of Neumühle. The path here is also worth it.

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2.38 km

Bach-Goethe-Hain Memorial and Viewpoint

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A very beautiful place that invites you to linger after a steep climb past bizarre rock formations!

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2.46 km

Memorial Rest Area for Heinrich Fritz and Wilhelm Pieck

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Here the court photographer Heinrich Fritz (1831-1913) and the first President of the GDR Wilhelm Pieck (1876-1960) are commemorated.

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3.74 km

Slate rock at the Lehnamühle

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The slate rock is a geological monument and very impressive to look at. You can take a break at the little deer.

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4.57 km

Rüßdorf Tunnel

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The tunnel is currently closed.

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4.70 km

Elsterwehr

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The Elsterwehr is used to generate energy.

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5.65 km

Rüßburg Ruins

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The Rüssburg was located near Rüßdorf. The old castle site of a refugee castle can still be recognized by its surface shape.

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6.03 km

View of the Rüßdorfer Alps

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Nice viewpoint 😎

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

2.80 km

1.76 km

924 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

3.59 km

2.06 km

1.07 km

561 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Nitschareuth

View of Neumühle from Amselstein

Bach-Goethe-Hain Memorial and Viewpoint

Memorial Rest Area for Heinrich Fritz and Wilhelm Pieck

Slate rock at the Lehnamühle

Rüßdorf Tunnel

Elsterwehr

Rüßburg Ruins

View of the Rüßdorfer Alps

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