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Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Eßbach

Jägersteig (Burgk) – Burgk Castle loop from Eßbach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Eßbach

Jägersteig (Burgk) – Burgk Castle loop from Eßbach

Hard

4.4

(55)

222

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Jägersteig (Burgk) – Burgk Castle loop from Eßbach

05:24

19.1km

410m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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7.80 km

Jägersteig Trail

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Very beautiful, narrow and natural path.

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7.82 km

Great view of Burgk Castle

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9.49 km

Jägersteig (Burgk)

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The Jägersteig is an absolute highlight on hikes around Burgk. It is not particularly long, but it is in a beautiful location and offers wonderful views of the Saale and …

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4

10.1 km

Great technical monument. Great view of Burgk Castle.

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5

10.7 km

Burgk Castle

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The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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6

12.1 km

Super great hiking hut in which you can make yourself comfortable with a great view. From here you can make beautiful bike tours with great trails. Beautiful hikes are also …

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12.1 km

The solid shelter invites you to rest. Great view of Castle Burgk.

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16.2 km

Ruhholz

Forest

9

17.3 km

The village of Dörflas is picturesquely situated in the landscape of the Thuringian Vogtland not far from the Saale. Here is probably the smallest church in Central Germany. It was …

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18.5 km

An der Bretmühle

Forest

B

19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

4.71 km

1.20 km

525 m

177 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

7.48 km

2.77 km

478 m

309 m

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Thursday 11 June

16°C

8°C

97 %

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