Elsterperlenweg®
- 20:40 h
- 68.74 km
- 1,826 m
- 1,826 m
- 208 m
- 421 m
- 213 m
- Start: Greiz
- Destination: Greiz
The circular hiking route runs on both sides along the White Elster from the residence town of Greiz, the pearl of Vogtland, via Neumühle to Wünschendorf, the gateway to the Elster valley, and back via Berga/Elster to Greiz. On the way through the romantic valley of the White Elster, the hiker passes dreamy villages, historical places, and unique buildings. Charming panoramic views open up on an interesting low mountain landscape.
A special feature of the path is its cross-connections. For example, in Neumühle, after stage 1, you can cross over to the opposite side of the White Elster and hike back to Greiz on stage 6. These possibilities allow the stages to be combined individually and according to your needs.
Hiking on the Elsterperlenweg® offers, in addition to lots of nature, the opportunity to visit historic sights. At the northern turning point, the hiker finds the 1000-year-old Veitskirche, the Mildenfurth monastery, and the over 225-year-old covered wooden bridge in Wünschendorf.
But even on the way, in the middle of the forest-rich Elster valley, there is much to discover, such as the still operational Clodramühle, the town of Berga/Elster, or the impressive Elster weir in Neumühle/Elster. And further at the southern turning point of the Elsterperlenweg®, in the over 800-year-old residence town Greiz, the hiking trail leads directly through the internationally known Greiz Park to the Upper Castle (with museum) and the Lower Castle just a few meters away with a museum and the St. Mary's Church into the remarkable center of the town Greiz.
Let yourself be inspired by the fascinating nature and follow the traces of the Vogts.
Waypoints
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Directions
The hike starts in the Princely Greiz Park and follows along the Summer Palace to the bridge over the White Elster. Then it continues on the west side of the White Elster to Wünschendorf. Along the way, you pass the village of Nitzschareuth, Lehnamühle, the entrance to Berga/Elster, Clodramühle, Cronschwitz, Mildenfurth, Veitsberg, and then Wünschendorf.
The return route follows the White Elster on the east side. Here you start in Wünschendorf and pass the Fuchsmühle, Teufelskanzel, Großdraxdorf, Bastei, Albersdorf, the locality of Berga/Elster, Markersdorf, Untergeißendorf, Mühlberg, Neumühle/Elster and pass by Binsenteich before returning to Greiz. This route goes below the Upper Castle back through the town center into the Princely Greiz Park.
Note: The Elsterperlenweg runs on paths, mostly narrow and mostly natural trails, with stepped sections uphill and downhill. If you are traveling with small children, it is recommended to use a child carrier, as the path is difficult to manage with a stroller or buggy or also for people with walking disabilities. An exception is part of the 1st stage. The paths through the Princely Greiz Park are easy to walk and ride on and are therefore suitable for walks with a stroller or also for people with walking difficulties.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- For the almost 70-kilometer-long route, appropriate good hiking equipment should be used.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereYou can reach Greiz from the A72 via the Reichenbach exit. Then use Reichenbach and Greiz via the B94 and the public parking spaces in the area of the Princely Greiz Park.ParkingUse, for example, the public parking spaces on the Elster riverbank in Greiz.Public transportation
You can reach Wünschendorf and Greiz via the Gera-Plauen railway line with the Vogtlandbahn. The customer center of Vogtlandbahn/Länderbahn provides timetable information at 089 54 888 97 -25. Alternatively, there is the Regional Express of Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt and Gera. Timetable information is available at http://www.vogtlandbahn.de or www.bahn.de
Further information is offered by the bus company PRG at 03661/706565 or the Vogtland Tourism and Transport Center at 03744/19449 or www.vogtlandauskunft.de
Additional information
Vogtland Tourism Association e.V.
Tel.: 03744 18886-0
Email: info@vogtland-tourismus.de
Tourist Information Greiz
Tel.: 03661 689815
Email: tourism@greiz.de
Literature
Further information can be found on the pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de or at 03744/188860 as well as in the Tourist Information Greiz.
Author
Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/4701099 DresdenOrganization
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
License (master data)
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Princely Greiz Park
- Summer Palace
- Upper and Lower Castle Greiz
- Farm Museum Nitschareuth
- Veitskirche, Fairy Tale Forest and Wooden Bridge in Wünschendorf
Safety guidelines
Pay attention to your condition and take appropriate amounts of drinks with you on the hike.
The Elsterperlenweg runs on paths, mostly narrow and mostly natural trails, with stepped sections uphill and downhill. If you are traveling with small children, it is recommended to use a child carrier, as the path is difficult to manage with a stroller or buggy or also for people with walking disabilities. An exception is part of the 1st stage. The paths through the Princely Greiz Park are easy to walk and ride on and are therefore suitable for walks with a stroller or also for people with walking difficulties.
Map
A foldable map with the complete route as well as information on sights and dining opportunities is available in the brochure shop of the tourism association at https://www.vogtland-tourismus.de/de/brochures.html
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