On this circular hike, for which we have combined the first and sixth stages of the Elsterperlenweg, you will discover the 800-year-old town of Greiz, the “Pearl of the Vogtland”, …

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405 m

Greiz Summer Palace

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The Summer Palace combines three collection focal points under one roof. The art treasures of the Greiz Princely House, which were transferred to the Free State of Thuringia as part …

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1.54 km

View of the Upper Castle from Idahöhe

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The climb may seem a bit difficult the first time, but it's definitely worth it! The trees have also been partially cleared, so the view of the castle is clear. …

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2.36 km

Teufelskanzel rock formation and view of the White Cross

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From the spectacular rock formation at a height of 370 meters you have a great view of Greiz.

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9.54 km

View of Neumühle from Amselstein

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Nice break area with a view of Neumühle. The path here is also worth it.

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16.4 km

Sophienkreuz (White Cross) on Hirschstein

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You will find the cross on the Hirschstein at a height of 375 meters. Prince Heinrich built it in 1838 in memory of his deceased wife, Princess Sophie of Löwenstein-Wertheim. Today, the viewing platform offers a great view towards Greiz.

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18.4 km

Greiz Powder Tower

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The route to the Powder Tower is well signposted.
You will be rewarded with a great view 😎

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19.5 km

Princely Greiz Park

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A wonderful complex in the style of English landscape parks, embedded in the floodplain landscape of the White Elster.

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20.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

3.02 km

2.71 km

1.09 km

631 m

224 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

3.85 km

2.67 km

1.65 km

1.17 km

1.16 km

Elevation

Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thüringen entdeckenApril 3, 2024

On this circular hike, for which we have combined the first and sixth stages of the Elsterperlenweg, you will discover the 800-year-old town of Greiz, the “Pearl of the Vogtland”, walk past impressive rock formations, discover historical buildings and enjoy wonderful views of the Elstertal . The starting

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Greiz Summer Palace

View of the Upper Castle from Idahöhe

Teufelskanzel rock formation and view of the White Cross

View of Neumühle from Amselstein

Sophienkreuz (White Cross) on Hirschstein

Greiz Powder Tower

Princely Greiz Park

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