Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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LSG Römertal

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1.49 km

Rußbuttensteig

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A historical hiking trail is the Rußbuttensteig. Mentioned for the first time in 1369, it connects Lichtentanne and Schönfels by the shortest route and, after being redesigned in 1992, was …

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2.69 km

Rußbüttler–Schieböcker Information Board

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Historically, the trail served as a transport route to Leipzig for the soot extracted from crackling herds and pitch huts in the area. There it was processed into wagon grease, …

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4.45 km

Thanhofbach Fish Ponds

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Here, on the edge of the LSG Römertal, the creek feeds a cascade of fish ponds and then winds further down through the damp valley until it feeds the Plexe in an idyllic bottom.

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5.61 km

Vogtland Watermill

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One of once 3 mills in the village - worth seeing.

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6.17 km

Picnic spot with views of Gospersgrün and the Römertal

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a nice place to rest

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7.07 km

Talmuehl Pond

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what a beautiful landscape

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7.88 km

The banks of the Zwirteich pond a little outside of Schönfels are lined with some old oak trees with mighty trunks, which were placed under protection in 2004 because of their uniqueness and typical landscape beauty.

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8.77 km

Schönfels Castle

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A popular destination in the region with numerous events that take place throughout the year. Do you fancy a hearty knight's meal? Here you are also correct.
Incidentally, bears used to live here. The old kennel is still there :)

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9.44 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

1.85 km

1.83 km

1.50 km

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.96 km

1.50 km

1.08 km

705 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Rußbuttensteig

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Thanhofbach Fish Ponds

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