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

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Altenburger Land

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

Easy

4.7

(3)

12

hikers

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

01:10

4.25km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

164 m

Historic Smithy (Schmiede) in Ponitz

Highlight • Historical Site

has been in operation since 1818

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2

205 m

Gründerzeit Houses in Ponitz

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the tour through Ponitz

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3

218 m

Gottfried Silbermann's Residence in Ponitz

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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4

2.40 km

View of Ponitz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view towards Ponitz

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5

2.54 km

Natural Forest in the Tongraben Pönitz

Highlight • Forest

6

3.87 km

Ponitz Renaissance Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

3.99 km

Ponitz Castle Park

Highlight • Historical Site

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

4.15 km

Information Boards and Pond at Schloss Ponitz

Highlight • Rest Area

Map - Castle side
Location information - Pond side
Info: Road closed from station 2025 due to railway works

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4.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

874 m

434 m

101 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.11 km

1.06 km

212 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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