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Göltzschtal Bridge Archway – View of Göltzschtal Bridge loop from Netzschkau

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Göltzschtal Bridge Archway – View of Göltzschtal Bridge loop from Netzschkau

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Göltzschtal Bridge Archway – View of Göltzschtal Bridge loop from Netzschkau

01:39

5.89km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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996 m

Göltzschtal Bridge

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An impressive building. One feels a little reminded of the old Roman architectural style.

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1.29 km

The Götzschtalbrücke is the largest brick bridge in the world and was built from 1846 to 1851 during the construction of the railway line between Leipzig and Nuremberg via Altenburg-Reichenbach-Plauen-Hof. …

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1.44 km

Göltzschtal Bridge Archway

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Very nice motifs that this huge bridge construction has to offer.

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1.56 km

View Through the Arches of Göltzsch Viaduct

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Great to look at, interesting perspective, of an impressive building 🤩👍

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2.65 km

Friesenbach Stream

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A very nice corner

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4.07 km

View of Göltzschtal Bridge

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Small rest area and a chain swing are under the oak

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4.62 km

Göltzsch Viaduct

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The Göltzschtalbrücke is an indispensable part of a visit to Vogtland - and is always breathtaking!

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5.54 km

Netzschkau Castle

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Netzschkau Castle is located near the market opposite the church

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5.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

1.71 km

1.27 km

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.80 km

1.44 km

203 m

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Thursday 27 August

23°C

17°C

43 %

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Comments

June 11, 2024,🏛️ Göltzschtalbrücke – Göltzschtalblick Netzschkau Runde von Netzschkau

Short tour to the Göltzschtal Bridge with views from both sides. The weather was on our side.

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August 25, 2024,🇩🇪 Göltzschtalbrücke (Vogtland)

The famous bridge on the Göltzsch was the destination of our hike today.
The Göltzschtal Bridge is the world's largest brick bridge and is 78 m high/574 m long.
With 29 openings on the upper floor, it was opened in July 1851.
The size of this bridge can only really be experienced by walking around it!
A highlight in our …

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October 10, 2025,🏛️ Göltzschtalbrücke – Blick auf die Göltzschtalbrücke Runde von Netzschkau

Today was the second and final tour with Andrea, Konrad, and their dachshund Felix from the Black Forest Association in Emmendingen. They are spending a week in the Vogtland region, researching and preparing hiking tours for 2026. Then they'll be coming here with club members to hike.

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May 23, 2024,23.5.24 🥾🏛️ Göltzschtalbrücke – Göltzschtalblick Netzschkau Runde mit Simba

Another item on our to-do list, the Göltzschtal Bridge😊 what a gigantic structure and impressive from all sides!!!😊

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October 15, 2021,Um die Göltzschtalbrücke

Today was departure. I wanted to do a little lap before heading home. So it went to the Göltzschtalbrücke, the largest brick bridge in the world, construction time only 5 years (1846-1851)! Somehow this has always fascinated me. Simply gigantic.
There are also beautiful hiking trails there.
Then it went home quickly, 1 hour. hopefully there won't be a ticket🙊, …

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April 7, 2023,Einmal rund um Göltzschi

Many, many pictures by Göltzschi. Please move on if you can't stand brick bridges. 😆

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April 27, 2024,🏛️ Göltzschtalbrücke – Göltzschtalblick Netzschkau Runde von Netzschkau

A very nice tour, there are just no benches or similar rest areas

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Göltzschtal Bridge Archway – View of Göltzschtal Bridge loop from Netzschkau

Göltzschtal Bridge

Below the Göltzsch Viaduct

Göltzschtal Bridge Archway

View Through the Arches of Göltzsch Viaduct

Friesenbach Stream

View of Göltzschtal Bridge

Göltzsch Viaduct

Netzschkau Castle

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