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Greiz Summer Palace – Bretmühle Stud Farm loop from Neumühle (Elster)

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Vogtland

Greiz

Neumühle/Elster

Greiz Summer Palace – Bretmühle Stud Farm loop from Neumühle (Elster)

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Greiz Summer Palace – Bretmühle Stud Farm loop from Neumühle (Elster)

04:54

17.4km

370m

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: June 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.68 km

Pond on the Elsterperlenweg

Highlight • Lake

A small man-made pond by the wayside.

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6.54 km

Teufelskanzel rock formation and view of the White Cross

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the spectacular rock formation at a height of 370 meters you have a great view of Greiz.

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7.37 km

View of the Upper Castle from Idahöhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb may seem a bit difficult the first time, but it's definitely worth it! The trees have also been partially cleared, so the view of the castle is clear. …

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8.17 km

Wooden Bridge over the White Elster

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The old wooden bridge was renewed after the flood in 2013. It forms the transition from Greizer Park to the hiking trails towards Neumühle.

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8.35 km

View of the Upper Castle (Oberes Schloss), Greiz

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The first documented mention of the name Greiz appears in a document from 1209, in which castle guards from Greiz are listed. It can be assumed that the Greiz castle …

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8.50 km

Greiz Summer Palace

Highlight • Castle

Very beautiful building with statues in front. The café in the kitchen building is right next door.

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8.92 km

Parkhotel

Highlight • Restaurant

There is delicious ice cream here, with many of our own creations 😋

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13.7 km

Bretmühle Stud Farm

Highlight • Settlement

When the water is low, take the ford directly😀

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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

1.37 km

717 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

3.30 km

2.20 km

592 m

284 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

24°C

15°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

January 27, 2024,Greiz - Park - EPW

Very, very nice today especially with 🌞 and lots of 🔵!

Just ask yourself 2 questions:
1. Why have we never been here before?
and
2. Why have our 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️ never had any exercise here?
... follows in 2024

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February 6, 2022,Elsterperlenweg Etappe 1: Sommerpalais und Teufelskanzel – entdecke das Vogtland

Today we went with Torsten on the first stage of the Elster Perlenweg. After the upper castle was examined, we went to the summer palace in the castle park, a very well-kept facility. Then the path led across the Elster up to the Idahöhe, further through the forest to the Teufelskanzel. From here you have a beautiful view over rocks …

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Pond on the Elsterperlenweg

Teufelskanzel rock formation and view of the White Cross

View of the Upper Castle from Idahöhe

Wooden Bridge over the White Elster

View of the Upper Castle (Oberes Schloss), Greiz

Greiz Summer Palace

Parkhotel

Bretmühle Stud Farm

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