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Schönfels Castle – Zwirn Pond loop from Lichtentanne

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Schönfels Castle – Zwirn Pond loop from Lichtentanne

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Schönfels Castle – Zwirn Pond loop from Lichtentanne

02:08

7.92km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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LSG Römertal

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Start point

Parking

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858 m

Thanhofbach Fish Ponds

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Here, on the edge of the LSG Römertal, the creek feeds a cascade of fish ponds and then winds further down through the damp valley until it feeds the Plexe in an idyllic bottom.

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1.19 km

Wooden Log Bridge over the Plexe Stream

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The best way to cross the stream on dry feet is via the two-trunk wooden bridge. It needs some balance though... ;-)

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1.49 km

Stepping Stones Crossing, LSG Römertal

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At this point some large boulders are placed in the water, which should be used for crossing the creek if you want to keep your feet dry. However, the stones …

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2.02 km

Vogtland Watermill

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One of once 3 mills in the village - worth seeing.

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2.58 km

Picnic spot with views of Gospersgrün and the Römertal

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a nice place to rest

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3.48 km

Talmuehl Pond

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what a beautiful landscape

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4.84 km

Schönfels Castle is located southwest of Zwickau on a rocky outcrop of diabase. The castle boasts well-preserved buildings, including a rampart, moat, and a circular wall. I highly recommend the restaurant.

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6.06 km

Zwirn Pond

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The banks of the Zwirteich pond a little outside of Schönfels are lined with some old oak trees with mighty trunks, which were placed under protection in 2004 because of their uniqueness and typical landscape beauty.

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7.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

2.12 km

2.04 km

1.55 km

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.32 km

860 m

819 m

566 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Schönfels Castle – Zwirn Pond loop from Lichtentanne

Thanhofbach Fish Ponds

Wooden Log Bridge over the Plexe Stream

Stepping Stones Crossing, LSG Römertal

Vogtland Watermill

Picnic spot with views of Gospersgrün and the Römertal

Talmuehl Pond

Schönfels Castle

Zwirn Pond

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