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Elsterberg castle ruins – Rentzschmühle Station loop from Elsterberg

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Elsterberg castle ruins – Rentzschmühle Station loop from Elsterberg

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Elsterberg castle ruins – Rentzschmühle Station loop from Elsterberg

01:41

14.5km

210m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Elstersteilhänge

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Train Station

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886 m

Elsterberg castle ruins

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The Elsterberg castle ruins are a historically valuable site and still offer plenty to spark the imagination. The walls, some several meters thick, the towers, and the wooden external staircase …

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1.65 km

Elster River in Elsterberg

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You should definitely plan a stop in Elsterberg on your exit. For example, you can go up to the castle ruins and enjoy the view.

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2.74 km

20% Gradient Climb

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This will really get your pulse racing. Always keep moving :)

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4.99 km

Elsterwand

Peak

5.50 km

Schafswand Climbing Area

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14 routes from 2 to 6+

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6.83 km

Rentzschmühle Bridge over the Weiße Elster

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Settlement down by the Weiße Elster near the Pöhl. Good starting point for running tours

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7.13 km

The former children's holiday camp of the Leipzig transport company and associated holiday home for the employees at the time. Now privately owned and under construction for a long time. Nevertheless, a great view of the half-timbered buildings!

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13.7 km

Elsterberg Town Hall

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It stands as a symbol of the Elsterberg residents' love of their homeland here on the market square and adorns the fountain, which is beautifully decorated during the Easter season.

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13.7 km

View of the market square

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14.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

3.94 km

3.06 km

2.32 km

878 m

246 m

Surfaces

6.73 km

4.94 km

1.43 km

948 m

485 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Elsterberg castle ruins – Rentzschmühle Station loop from Elsterberg

Elsterberg castle ruins

Elster River in Elsterberg

20% Gradient Climb

Schafswand Climbing Area

Rentzschmühle Bridge over the Weiße Elster

Rentzschmühle Station

Elsterberg Town Hall

View of the market square

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