Gasthof Merlach – Water Buffalo Enclosure loop from Ponitz

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Gasthof Merlach – Water Buffalo Enclosure loop from Ponitz

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Gasthof Merlach – Water Buffalo Enclosure loop from Ponitz

02:27

9.60km

30m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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638 m

Lutherweg Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Information board for the Luther Trail (both sides)
Note: Trail closed until 2025 due to railway construction

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1.27 km

Pleiße Flood Memorial (2013)

Highlight • Monument

a memorial stone & picture to commemorate the flood

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2.22 km

Gasthof Merlach

Highlight • Restaurant

Since the 19th century, the Max Schneider Inn has housed a bar, beer garden, and dance hall, which once housed the Liebhaber puppet theater.

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3.32 km

Pleißen and Wierauaue Pond (Former Outdoor Swimming Area)

Highlight • Lake

Pure peace and wonderful wilderness.

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3.57 km

Water Buffalo Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

Pure nature and water buffaloes to marvel at.

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4.99 km

View of the Pleiße River in Gößnitz

Highlight • River

Beautiful view of the Pleisse in Gößnitz.

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5.04 km

Hiking Trail from Merlach to Open-Air Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

the Way of St. James & the Way of Luther go here too

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7.07 km

Pleißebrücke Merlach – Bench, Map, and Signpost

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Bench with waste bin
Signposts for the pilgrimage routes

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9.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

2.81 km

1.27 km

132 m

Surfaces

7.60 km

1.36 km

234 m

226 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

14°C

4°C

57 %

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Gasthof Merlach – Water Buffalo Enclosure loop from Ponitz

Lutherweg Information Board

Pleiße Flood Memorial (2013)

Gasthof Merlach

Pleißen and Wierauaue Pond (Former Outdoor Swimming Area)

Water Buffalo Enclosure

View of the Pleiße River in Gößnitz

Hiking Trail from Merlach to Open-Air Meadow

Pleißebrücke Merlach – Bench, Map, and Signpost

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