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Germany
Thuringia
Altenburger Land
Ponitz

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

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Altenburger Land
Ponitz

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

Moderate

4.8

(26)

85

hikers

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

02:10

8.02km

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: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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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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2.53 km

Coat of arms of Meerane

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3.62 km

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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5.82 km

View of Ponitz

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Beautiful view towards Ponitz

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5.96 km

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7.06 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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7.23 km

Peace Church, Ponitz

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

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7.40 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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8.02 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

1.81 km

1.45 km

917 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.03 km

1.27 km

892 m

833 m

276 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

5°C

63 %

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