--- title: "Elstergebirgsweg" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/elstergebirgsweg" description: "The Hoher Stein At the junction between Egerland and Vogtland, the rock cliffs of the legendary Hoher Stein rise east of Eubabrunn at an elevation of 777 m above sea level. Dwarfs are said to live inside it and treasures are hidden. In the times of the Marcomanni, there was also a princely castle here with a lake at its feet. Theudolinde, the daughter of the castle lord, was to be married to a prince. However, she loved a singer. They were overheard during their secret meetings. The father pierced his daughter with his sword and threw her down into the lake. Her lover confronted the castle lord with his harp and his weapon until, driven back to the last rock ledge, he fell into the lake. Embracing the body of his beloved, he spoke a terrible curse over the cruel father. And as he sank with his beloved, the castle collapsed and the lake turned to stone. The ruins of the castle are said to still be visible today." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3728777/77cc43189a9e02e95a19e6db9aa8947680fbc79a128e7534590a99d96e9d3a5d/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Elstergebirgsweg ================ - 31.15 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hiking - 8:15 h - 31.15 km - 475 m - 485 m - 548 m - 804 m - 256 m - - Start: Erlbach – Parking lot Gopplasgrüner Höhe - Destination: Landwüst – Wirtsberg Hike along the Elstergebirgsweg with magnificent panoramic views to the Hoher Stein through beautiful valleys and blooming meadows. **The Hoher Stein** At the junction between Egerland and Vogtland, the rock cliffs of the legendary Hoher Stein rise east of Eubabrunn at an elevation of 777 m above sea level. Dwarfs are said to live inside it and treasures are hidden. In the times of the Marcomanni, there was also a princely castle here with a lake at its feet. Theudolinde, the daughter of the castle lord, was to be married to a prince. However, she loved a singer. They were overheard during their secret meetings. The father pierced his daughter with his sword and threw her down into the lake. Her lover confronted the castle lord with his harp and his weapon until, driven back to the last rock ledge, he fell into the lake. Embracing the body of his beloved, he spoke a terrible curse over the cruel father. And as he sank with his beloved, the castle collapsed and the lake turned to stone. The ruins of the castle are said to still be visible today. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (52%) Street (2%) Gravel (25%) Trail (21%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From Gopplasgrüner Höhe via Drainrainsteine and Ursprung/Počátky to Hoher Stein. From there on via Wernitzgrün to Wirtsberg near Landwüst. Read more Equipment Sturdy footwear Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**Parking lot at Gopplasgrüner Höhe Read more **Public transportation**You can reach the Gopplasgrüner Höhe directly by the regional bus lines of the Vogtland Transport Association. Information is available from the Vogtland Tourism and Transport Center at www.vogtlandauskunft.de or by phone at 03744 19449. Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur License (master data) Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Ascent to Hoher Stein Viewing pavilion at Wirtsberg Open-air museum Landwüst Read more Safety guidelines Border crossing - ID card required Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 08258 Markneukirchen Download GPX file - - - -