Hofteich – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Crimmitschau

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Hofteich – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Crimmitschau

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Hofteich – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Crimmitschau

01:38

27.2km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.4 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.33 km

Wooden Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

3.20 km

Cistercian Monastery Frankenhausen

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The former Cistercian nunnery was built in 1292. It includes the prior house, the monastery school, the courtyard pond, the church with the vicarage. The ensemble is a listed building. …

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4.71 km

Teufelshöhle Gosel

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Devil's cave Gosel

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6.88 km

Waldsachsen Church

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The Waldsachsen church was built in 1561 and renovated in 1653. ... next to the church is the new parish hall of the parish of Waldsachsen, ...

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14.3 km

Wayside Spring (Not Drinking Water)

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a small wooden bench invites you to linger

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19.8 km

Gasthof Merlach

Highlight • Restaurant

Since the 19th century, the Max Schneider Inn has housed a bar, beer garden, and dance hall, which once housed the Liebhaber puppet theater.

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21.0 km

Ponitz Renaissance Castle

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Ponitz Castle was built around 1254 for the Lords of Ponitz. The castle was demolished in 1568-1575 and rebuilt as a Renaissance castle. After 1990 the castle was renovated. In …

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27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

11.3 km

1.93 km

802 m

530 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

1.84 km

1.09 km

626 m

542 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

10°C

3°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2025,Erst zur Blutspende 🩸und dann noch zum Grillen nach Gößnitz🌭😋

Today we went to Crimmitschau to donate blood, then to Dad's garden. He hosted a birthday barbecue. It was delicious...there was potato salad and rolls too.
We've been on familiar paths, and you can already see all sorts of progress on the construction of the DB.

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August 7, 2025,Fahrradtour wie gestern in die gleiche Richtung 👍🚴☀️😉🍀

My destination today is Crimmitschau...everything is already prepared at the market for the big market festival.On the way back via Merlach Altes Bad...looked out for 🐢, but didn't see it.

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