Natural Forest in the Tongraben Pönitz – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Ponitz

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Natural Forest in the Tongraben Pönitz – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Ponitz

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Natural Forest in the Tongraben Pönitz – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Ponitz

02:12

8.15km

100m

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.37 km

Schokoladenmanufaktur Meerane

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Open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Saxon Thuringian Chocolate Manufactory is located in Meerane next to the Hotel Schwanefeld! As soon as you open the …

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3.62 km

Duck House Pavilion at Wilhelm‑Wunderlich Park

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The little duck house in Wilhelm-Wunderlich-Park is right next to the duck pond. Some benches offer the possibility to sit down for a break/rest

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5.83 km

View of Ponitz

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Beautiful view towards Ponitz

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5.96 km

Natural Forest in the Tongraben Pönitz

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7.07 km

Gottfried Silbermann's Residence in Ponitz

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In 1737 the well-known organ builder Gottfried Silbermann lived in this house

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7.24 km

Peace Church, Ponitz

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Organ builder Gottfried Silbermann built his 40th organ here in 1737.

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7.41 km

Ponitz Renaissance Castle

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Ponitz Castle was built around 1254 for the Lords of Ponitz. The castle was demolished in 1568-1575 and rebuilt as a Renaissance castle. After 1990 the castle was renovated. In …

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7.52 km

Ponitz Castle Park

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Of course, a castle also includes a castle park - this is also the case in Ponitz.
This is freely accessible, surrounded by a park wall, and a highlight especially …

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8.15 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

1.69 km

1.31 km

930 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

1.96 km

1.20 km

1.05 km

828 m

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 22 October

13°C

6°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

January 5, 2025,Herrliche Runde im Schnee...❄️🚶😅💪

Today we finally went for another round 🚶❄️...the snow lured everyone out before the rain and ice came 🛷The best thing about the construction playground was the swarm of children on their 🛷We were always there when the boys were there.
The round is nice to do in any weather 🚶...now put your feet up and enjoy Sunday ☕🫢😘
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