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Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Weischlitz

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Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Weischlitz

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Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Weischlitz

04:08

14.9km

260m

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 10, 2026

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Elsterhang bei Pirk

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.97 km

Blick auf Plauen

Viewpoint

5.63 km

Village Pond in Geilsdorf

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Magnificent reflection of the surrounding buildings

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5.81 km

Geilsdorf Church

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A very beautiful church, which is even open. Great.

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5.88 km

Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle

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In 1382, a knight's seat was mentioned, owned by Ulrich von Sack zu Geilsdorf. The von Sack zu Geilsdorf family sold their property to Hans Wilhelm von Geilsdorf in 1574. …

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7.30 km

Sheep Bridge

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The Schafbrücke is an old stone arch bridge made of natural stones and a romantic place in the middle of the Kemnitzbachtal

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11.2 km

Elstertal Bridge (Pirk)

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The imposing Elstertal Bridge is located in the middle of the Vogtland Elstertal on the Saxon-Bavarian border. The 60 meter high and 500 meter long granite structure is one of …

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11.9 km

Information board and rest area

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Beautiful rest area that invites you to have a picnic.

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12.5 km

Quiet Spot above the White Elster

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Beautiful place with unfortunately somewhat overgrown view

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13.4 km

Hirtenpöhl

Forest

14.2 km

400-Year-Old Pedunculate Oak in Weischlitz

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400 year old oak tree

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14.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

2.16 km

1.15 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

3.86 km

3.75 km

3.63 km

2.16 km

1.24 km

283 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

23°C

14°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 21, 2023,Weischlitz- Wasserschloss Geilsdorf - Pirker Autobahnbrücke

Nice round. Half the way shady, the more promising half with lots of sun. On the way back we wanted to walk along the Kemnitzbach. However, large signs saying that not only cows graze there, but also the bulls 🤣 . It was closed off, so we walked back a bit and walked the part that wasn't quite as scenic. …

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Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Weischlitz

Village Pond in Geilsdorf

Geilsdorf Church

Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle

Sheep Bridge

Elstertal Bridge (Pirk)

Information board and rest area

Quiet Spot above the White Elster

400-Year-Old Pedunculate Oak in Weischlitz

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