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Bad Köstritz

Rote Wand Trail – Borntal Gorge loop from Bad Köstritz

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Vogtland
Greiz
Bad Köstritz

Rote Wand Trail – Borntal Gorge loop from Bad Köstritz

Moderate

4.6

(18)

72

hikers

Rote Wand Trail – Borntal Gorge loop from Bad Köstritz

02:33

9.39km

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

982 m

Pohlitz Meteorite Monument

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

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2

1.11 km

A nice place for a break.

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2.58 km

Rote Wand Trail

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For riders: usable both barefoot and shod

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2.84 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

3.58 km

View over the Elster Valley

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6

6.88 km

View of Bad Köstritz

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Recommended view from behind stone bridges.

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7

7.61 km

A beautiful idyllic place.

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8

7.69 km

Borntal Gorge

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Beautiful idyllic hiking trail through the gorge.

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9

8.35 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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9.39 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

3.02 km

1.27 km

545 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

3.09 km

2.19 km

178 m

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