Pahna Lake Beach – Gnandstein Castle loop from Altenburg

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Pahna Lake Beach – Gnandstein Castle loop from Altenburg

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Pahna Lake Beach – Gnandstein Castle loop from Altenburg

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35.7km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.3 km for 90 m

After 15.6 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.59 km

Between the Lakes

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Please keep the area clean👍🏻

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5.76 km

Bicycle Signposts in Pähnitz

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Quirky bike signpost in Pähnitz. Here are old bicycles on the bike path and show where to go.

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10.1 km

Pahna Lake Beach

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Delicious food and moderate prices.

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15.6 km

Frohburg Castle

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Like no other building, the castle is closely linked to the history of the town of the same name. In the very well-preserved castle, you can admire architectural elements from …

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17.5 km

Wyhratalbahn Rail Trail (Frohburg–Kohren-Sahlis)

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Part of the former railway embankment right through the deciduous forest.

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21.6 km

View of Kohren Castle

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Beautiful sight of Kohren Castle already from afar.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Kohren

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21.7 km

Cycle path along the former Frohburg–Kohren-Sahlis railway

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If you love castles and ruins, you won't want to miss this one. Directly in connection with Gnandstein Castle. A very beautiful, romantic area.

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23.7 km

Gnandstein Castle

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The Gnandstein Castle is considered the oldest surviving Romanesque fortification in Saxony.

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35.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

10.8 km

6.47 km

5.11 km

1.46 km

433 m

379 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

10.2 km

4.38 km

2.19 km

1.70 km

879 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

6°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 9, 2024,Männertagstour mit Freunden

It was a very nice tour with friends. We had a lot of fun and there were lots of people out there in a good mood.
It was amazing what kind of hobbyists there are and what great decorated vehicles there were. Cheers to Father's Day 🍻🍻🍻🍻

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