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: January 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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329 m

Rothenberg

Forest

900 m

Zip line at the Rothenmühle

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The cable car slide is on the Rothenmühle site.

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1.55 km

Handmade Goods Honesty Box

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Here you can find beautiful little homemade things, with a trustworthy cash register.

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2.20 km

View of Mylau Castle

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2.49 km

Castle Chapel Posterstein

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The castle chapel is located at the foot of the castle.

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2.59 km

War Memorial at the Foot of Posterstein Castle

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The commemorative plaque is embedded in a rock below Posterstein Castle.

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4.52 km

Mennsdorf Church

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In the center is the small village church, more resembling a chapel. Mennsdorf was first mentioned in 1181.

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9.98 km

Village Pond Below Posterstein Castle

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There is also a meadow orchard here.

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11.0 km

Rothenmühle Snack Bar & Rest Stop

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Great rest stop with snack.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

3.00 km

1.54 km

873 m

Surfaces

9.36 km

1.45 km

564 m

227 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 April

7°C

4°C

86 %

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Zip line at the Rothenmühle

Handmade Goods Honesty Box

View of Mylau Castle

Castle Chapel Posterstein

War Memorial at the Foot of Posterstein Castle

Mennsdorf Church

Village Pond Below Posterstein Castle

Rothenmühle Snack Bar & Rest Stop

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