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Elster Weir, Neumühle – Elsterwehr loop from Neumühle (Elster)

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Elster Weir, Neumühle – Elsterwehr loop from Neumühle (Elster)

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Elster Weir, Neumühle – Elsterwehr loop from Neumühle (Elster)

02:55

10.3km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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367 m

Elster Weir, Neumühle

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Imposing weir on the Elster. Here you can take a break. There is also good parking at the weir. This makes the weir a good starting point for hikes.

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1.05 km

Elsterblick viewpoint — bench overlooking Neumühle

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One of many beautiful viewpoints on the Elsterperlenweg.

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1.36 km

View of the Elstertal Valley

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From here you have a beautiful view of the Elstertal. The summit cross is a nice photo opportunity.

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7.09 km

Elsterwehr

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The Elsterwehr is used to generate energy.

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8.17 km

Slate rock at the Lehnamühle

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The slate rock is a geological monument and very impressive to look at. You can take a break at the little deer.

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9.54 km

View of Neumühle and the Elster Valley

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A beautiful viewpoint with a memorial stone above Neumühle.

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9.83 km

Memorial Rest Area for Heinrich Fritz and Wilhelm Pieck

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Here the court photographer Heinrich Fritz (1831-1913) and the first President of the GDR Wilhelm Pieck (1876-1960) are commemorated.

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9.91 km

Bach-Goethe-Hain Memorial and Viewpoint

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A very beautiful place that invites you to linger after a steep climb past bizarre rock formations!

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.76 km

2.67 km

1.96 km

Surfaces

3.14 km

1.97 km

1.83 km

1.52 km

1.02 km

788 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

15°C

2°C

45 %

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Elster Weir, Neumühle – Elsterwehr loop from Neumühle (Elster)

Elster Weir, Neumühle

Elsterblick viewpoint — bench overlooking Neumühle

View of the Elstertal Valley

Elsterwehr

Slate rock at the Lehnamühle

View of Neumühle and the Elster Valley

Memorial Rest Area for Heinrich Fritz and Wilhelm Pieck

Bach-Goethe-Hain Memorial and Viewpoint

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