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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Vogtlandkreis
Ellefeld

Röthelstein Rock Formation – Riss Falls loop from Ellefeld

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Vogtlandkreis
Ellefeld

Röthelstein Rock Formation – Riss Falls loop from Ellefeld

Moderate

4.9

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31

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Röthelstein Rock Formation – Riss Falls loop from Ellefeld

01:59

26.4km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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3.71 km

Röthelstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very scenic route section in the valley of the Red Göltzsch; In the area of the Röthelstein - a good 25 m high, quite prominent viewing rock with a natural …

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4.12 km

De Riss Hut Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Right next to the Rote Göltzsch, it's a great place to take a break, whatever the weather. A bench next to it invites you to relax.

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6.04 km

At the Schafstall Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Many a region can learn something from these huts. Wonderful

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7.88 km

Refuge Sieben Wege

Highlight • Mountain Hut

I have often come to crossroads in the forest, but never to a forest crossroads where seven forest paths converge.

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12.4 km

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18.6 km

Riss Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The small crack falls are the only waterfalls in the Vogtland. The ditch for the creek was once dug into the rock by hand, as wood was once floated here. …

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19.7 km

Very nice to take a break like many other places on the bike path

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21.0 km

Bismarck Bastion (Falkenstein)

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The Bismarckbastei is a historic viewpoint on the steep slope of the Göltzsch valley. Built in 1890, the rock formation offers an impressive view - secured with a railing. Today, …

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26.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.8 km

5.42 km

3.48 km

482 m

191 m

Surfaces

9.17 km

9.11 km

5.89 km

2.16 km

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Thursday 16 July

26°C

15°C

78 %

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