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Pößneck

Raniser Raubrittersteig – Ranis Castle loop from Pößneck ob Bf

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Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Pößneck

Raniser Raubrittersteig – Ranis Castle loop from Pößneck ob Bf

Moderate

5.0

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Raniser Raubrittersteig – Ranis Castle loop from Pößneck ob Bf

04:31

16.0km

340m

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: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.87 km

View of Ranis Castle from Brandensteiner Hill

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Rest area with a wonderful view 🤩.

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4.37 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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4.81 km

Brandenstein Pond

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There is a free parking lot directly on the pond. In summer, you can find a shady spot here to relax.

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5.06 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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5.95 km

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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6.18 km

Ranis Castle

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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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6.41 km

View of Schlösschen Brandenstein

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The striking castle attracts attention and is the splash of color in a dream panorama.Thanks Fabian😎🤗

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14.0 km

Griebsenplateau Forest Path

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16.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.38 km

2.32 km

2.25 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

9.27 km

2.85 km

1.65 km

1.32 km

613 m

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

24°C

16°C

88 %

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Raniser Raubrittersteig – Ranis Castle loop from Pößneck ob Bf

View of Ranis Castle from Brandensteiner Hill

Brandenstein Castle

Brandenstein Pond

Schrötersbach Ford and Bridge