--- title: "Forest educational trail at Essigsteig" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/forest-educational-trail-at-essigsteig" description: "On numerous clear information boards, you can find interesting facts about the function of the forest and the different tree and animal species. Barefoot path, pine cone target throw, animal track puzzle, insect flip board, tactile game and forest playground offer variety and ensure no boredom arises. Also, one or another elf can be found in the city forest. In summer, you can then jump into the cool water at the Haselbrunn outdoor swimming pool. Note for the very young forest visitors: Along the route, there is also a stroller-friendly path (along the main path)." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2812725/0b89fa271c3a552cf651cefcd09e49b1f7d0d7a7a5b6d99b053af79e358f3d16/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Forest educational trail at Essigsteig ====================================== - 4.25 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Themed hiking trail - 1:00 h - 4.25 km - 32 m - 33 m - 402 m - 435 m - 33 m - - Start: Parking lot on the street After the Stadium (corner of sports field) - Destination: Parking lot on the street After the Stadium (corner of sports field) The forest educational trail at Essigsteig is located in the Plauen city forest, in the northern part of the city. The easily walkable 4.5-kilometer-long hiking path with numerous resting opportunities and interesting display boards, as well as interactive elements, is especially suitable for family and school hikes. On numerous clear information boards, you can find interesting facts about the function of the forest and the different tree and animal species. Barefoot path, pine cone target throw, animal track puzzle, insect flip board, tactile game and forest playground offer variety and ensure no boredom arises. Also, one or another elf can be found in the city forest. In summer, you can then jump into the cool water at the Haselbrunn outdoor swimming pool. Note for the very young forest visitors: Along the route, there is also a stroller-friendly path (along the main path). Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (30%) Asphalt (5%) Gravel (21%) Trail (30%) Path (15%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Parking lot on the street After the Stadium (corner of sports field) – opposite the entrance to the forest educational trail - follow the trail markings - crossing Pietzschebach – right fork - follow trail markings to the shelter – further through Plauen city forest – parallel to the railway line and Seumestraße – short section of the Vogtland Panorama Trail (VPW®) – forest playground – past Haselbrunn outdoor swimming pool – Straße "Nach dem Stadion" back to the parking lot Read more Tour information - Loop Road Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Along the B92 / 282 towards Schleiz/Greiz. Turn right onto Pausaer Straße at the city forest, after the railway crossing turn left onto Straße am Essigsteig Read more **Parking**Nearest parking option after the Stadium 7, approx. 750 m away Read more **Public transportation**Tram line 5, get off at request stop "Am Vogtlandstadion" Read more Additional information **Tourist Information Plauen** Unterer Graben 1 08523 Plauen Tel.: 03741 291-1027 **Dining options:** Numerous dining options in the center of Plauen (reachable in a short time by tram) 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 **Family tip - sights and leisure activities nearby/along the route:** - Display boards with information about the functions of the forest, tree and animal species - Forest playground - Pine cone target throw, tactile game, barefoot path - Haselbrunn outdoor swimming pool - Nearby: Herrmann falconry and wildlife trail Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 08525 Plauen Download GPX file - -