Rote Wand Trail – Borntal Gorge loop from Bad Köstritz

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Rote Wand Trail – Borntal Gorge loop from Bad Köstritz

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Rote Wand Trail – Borntal Gorge loop from Bad Köstritz

02:32

9.34km

140m

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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960 m

Pohlitz Meteorite Monument

Highlight • Monument

On October 13, 1819, a meteorite hit the field between Pohlitz and Langenberg.
He weighed 3 kg.

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1.08 km

Pohlitz Book Exchange and Memorial Stone

Highlight • Monument

A nice place for a break.

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2.56 km

Rote Wand Trail

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For riders: usable both barefoot and shod

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2.82 km

Viewpoint

3.56 km

View over the Elster Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.85 km

View of Bad Köstritz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Recommended view from behind stone bridges.

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7.59 km

Gorges Between Gera and Bad Köstritz

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A beautiful idyllic place.

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7.67 km

Borntal Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful idyllic hiking trail through the gorge.

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8.33 km

Pohlitz Church

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A beautiful little church.
Here in the village there are some information boards about the Pohlitz meteorite.

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9.34 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

2.97 km

1.02 km

544 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

2.96 km

2.12 km

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

10°C

-1°C

0 %

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Rote Wand Trail – Borntal Gorge loop from Bad Köstritz

Pohlitz Meteorite Monument

Pohlitz Book Exchange and Memorial Stone

Rote Wand Trail

View over the Elster Valley

View of Bad Köstritz

Gorges Between Gera and Bad Köstritz

Borntal Gorge

Pohlitz Church

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