Teufelskanzel – Ranis Wisent Enclosure loop from Ranis

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Teufelskanzel – Ranis Wisent Enclosure loop from Ranis

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Teufelskanzel – Ranis Wisent Enclosure loop from Ranis

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4.76km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

Brandenstein Castle

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Brandenstein Castle, also known as Brandenstein Castle, stands on a Zechstein reef in the Brandenstein district of the town of Ranis in the Saale-Orla district in Thuringia 🏰.

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2.11 km

Teufelskanzel

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The Teufelskanzel, a reef body where the formation of the Zechstein reefs over 250 million years ago can be clearly understood.

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2.37 km

Hertha Cave

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Very interesting cave in which Stone Age people may have once lived.

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2.96 km

Ranis Wisent Enclosure

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The bison enclosure is located between Krölpa and Ranis and can be visited daily. Many families use the enclosure as a hiking destination and the children's eyes light up.

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2.99 km

Wisent Bridge

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This beautiful bridge is located at the bison enclosure.
There is also a rest area with benches nearby.

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3.12 km

Schrötersbach Ford and Bridge

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This path leads right in the valley of Ranis Castle and the Baroque Brandenstein Castle between the bison enclosures.

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4.48 km

There has been a fortification on the castle hill since the 11th century. In 1084, Emperor Henry IV enfeoffed Wiprecht von Groitzsch, the later Margrave of Meissen and Lusatia, with the Castrum Ranis - the first documented mention. (Wikipedia)

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4.71 km

Raniser Raubrittersteig

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The Raniser Raubrittersteig is a 10 km long circular hiking trail.
The trail offers new views of the town and Ranis Castle from different perspectives and leads through varied landscapes.
Highlights along the route are the bison outdoor enclosure, the Zechstein reef landscape with Pinsenberg and Buchenberg, and Brandenstein Castle.

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4.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.19 km

1.08 km

840 m

657 m

Surfaces

1.55 km

1.19 km

817 m

530 m

501 m

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

February 26, 2023,Wanderung Rund um Burg Ranis mit Barockschloß Brandenstein "Bares für Rares" 🤪

On the trail of the Neanderthals, the leaf tip group - engl. Ranisian and the baroque age... To be found between Ranis Castle and the baroque Brandenstein Castle. You no longer need to fear wild hyenas and rhinos. There is a large area with grazing bison. And maybe when you visit the gallery in the castle there will be 'Bares …

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