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Gründerzeit Houses in Ponitz – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Ponitz

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Altenburger Land

Gründerzeit Houses in Ponitz – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Ponitz

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Gründerzeit Houses in Ponitz – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Ponitz

02:54

10.9km

100m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

133 m

Gründerzeit Houses in Ponitz

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the tour through Ponitz

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2

174 m

Historic Smithy (Schmiede) in Ponitz

Highlight • Historical Site

has been in operation since 1818

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275 m

Information Boards and Pond at Schloss Ponitz

Highlight • Rest Area

Map - Castle side
Location information - Pond side
Info: Road closed from station 2025 due to railway works

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342 m

Wolfgang Conrad von Thumbshirn Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Wolfgang Conrad von Thumbshirn was the chief negotiator and co-signatory of the Peace of Westphalia. From 1653 he was the princely chancellor of Saxony-Altenburg.

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365 m

Ponitz Renaissance Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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6

2.86 km

Memorial for the 1878 Carriage Accident

Highlight • Monument

here was the carriage accident in 1878

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2.89 km

View over Pleissental and Kiefernberg toward Auersberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

To relax, there is also a bench with waste bin

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8

9.98 km

Lutherweg Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Information board for the Luther Trail (both sides)
Note: Trail closed until 2025 due to railway construction

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

4.81 km

351 m

216 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

2.63 km

606 m

305 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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