Gnandstein Castle – Kohren Castle Ruins loop from Altenburg

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Gnandstein Castle – Kohren Castle Ruins loop from Altenburg

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Gnandstein Castle – Kohren Castle Ruins loop from Altenburg

02:21

37.1km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.2 km for 179 m

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Start point

Train Station

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13.6 km

Gnandstein Castle

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The Gnandstein Castle is considered the oldest surviving Romanesque fortification in Saxony.

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15.7 km

Cycle path along the former Frohburg–Kohren-Sahlis railway

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If you love castles and ruins, you won't want to miss this one. Directly in connection with Gnandstein Castle. A very beautiful, romantic area.

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15.8 km

View of Kohren Castle

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Beautiful sight of Kohren Castle already from afar.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Kohren

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16.3 km

Kohren Castle Ruins

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The two towers are visible from afar. The keeps are inaccessible, and little else remains.

A bench at the viewpoint invites visitors to linger, and the view of the town is beautiful.

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21.4 km

Schömbach Dam Lookout and Information Point

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☆ Can only be admired as a pedestrian, so push your bike 😮

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32.5 km

Pleiße near Kotteritz

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Please keep the area clean👍🏻

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36.0 km

View of Altenburg Castle

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The castle is an eye-catcher from every direction. The playing card museum inside is particularly recommended.

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36.5 km

Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

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The Lindenau Museum houses one of the most valuable special collections of early Italian panel paintings in the world. The paintings on wood from the 13th to 16th centuries show …

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