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Eßbach

Jägersteig Trail loop from Eßbach

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Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Eßbach

Jägersteig Trail loop from Eßbach

Moderate

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Jägersteig Trail loop from Eßbach

04:57

17.7km

350m

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: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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168 m

Walsburg and the confluence of the Wisenta and Saale

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Scenic area. Definitely worth a visit.

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8.43 km

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

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Great view of Burgk Castle

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8.45 km

Jägersteig Trail

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Very beautiful, narrow and natural path.

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8.57 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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9.76 km

Hiking trail to Burgk along the Saale River

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Narrow trails lead along the Saale to Burgk Castle.

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11.2 km

Hüttenruhe Cabin with a View of Burg Lobenstein

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Super great hiking hut in which you can make yourself comfortable with a great view. From here you can make beautiful bike tours with great trails. Beautiful hikes are also …

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11.2 km

Burgk View Shelter with a View of Schloss Burgk

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The solid shelter invites you to rest. Great view of Castle Burgk.

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13.1 km

Tännig

Forest

14.1 km

Nikolauskapelle - the smallest chapel in Central Germany

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The village of Dörflas is picturesquely situated in the landscape of the Thuringian Vogtland not far from the Saale. Here is probably the smallest church in Central Germany. It was …

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

2.21 km

1.26 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

8.30 km

3.99 km

2.59 km

2.53 km

245 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Jägersteig Trail loop from Eßbach

Walsburg and the confluence of the Wisenta and Saale

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

Jägersteig Trail

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

Hiking trail to Burgk along the Saale River

Hüttenruhe Cabin with a View of Burg Lobenstein

Burgk View Shelter with a View of Schloss Burgk

Nikolauskapelle - the smallest chapel in Central Germany

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