- 2:10 h
- 8.09 km
- 104 m
- 101 m
- 312 m
- 411 m
- 99 m
- Start: Hiking meeting point: Castle Hotel
- Destination: Hiking meeting point: Castle Hotel
The path follows the Röttiser Straße through Döbra to Röttis. From a small resting place at Döbra, there is an excellent view of the Elstertal Bridge. This impressive and historically interesting structure was built from about 12 million bricks. The bridge measures 68 meters in height and has a span of 279 meters. It was built as part of the construction of the Leipzig-Hof connection of the Saxon-Bavarian railway. The foundation stone was laid on November 7, 1846, followed by a 5-year construction period. The Elstertal Bridge can be walked at the foot of the second arch level. Two plaques installed there give insight into its eventful past.
Following the route, you reach the bridge directly from the turnoff at Barthmühlenstraße. In the area of the upper arches, the bridge is crossed, and a few meters later the descent into the valley of the White Elster takes place. Following the path along the Elster river, you pass the Devil’s Pulpit, a distinctive greenstone rock. Along the Nymphental, the path goes to the Pfaffenmühle. Restaurant, playground, and animal enclosure promise a pleasant stay.
The route continues through the Reißiger Forest, back towards Jößnitz. After a short distance, the railway is crossed via a bridge and the hike is completed heading towards the castle.
This route is also suitable for Nordic walking.
Pavements
- Unknown (7%)Street (21%)Asphalt (15%)Gravel (17%)Trail (9%)Path (31%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Castle Hotel Jößnitz - Hoher Weg - Fabrikstraße - Röttiser Straße - An der Döbra - Barthmühlenstraße - along the railway line - path to Friedrich-August-Stein - Devil’s Pulpit - through Nymphental to Pfaffenmühle - Castle Jößnitz
A forest path through the Plauen city forest (Reißigwald) leads towards Pfaffenmühle. From here, you follow the hiking trail through the idyllic Nymphental, accompanied by the cheerful babbling of the Kalter Bach, whose riverbed is lined with alders. This area already belongs to the nature reserve (NSG) Elsterhang near Röttis. Shortly before the White Elster river becomes visible, a distinctive greenstone rock called the “Devil’s Pulpit” rises directly along the path. After a few steps, the high arches of the Elstertal Bridge come into view. It is the second largest brick bridge in the world. Just before it, steps lead up to the Friedrich-August-Stein. Once at the top, there is a magnificent view of the Vogtland Switzerland and the valley of the White Elster. It’s not far now to Röttis. From this small forest hamlet, the hike leads back over the Döbra to Jößnitz. At the Döbra viewpoint, there is once again a great view of the Elstertal Bridge and on the horizon the Ore Mountains before returning to Jößnitz.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
sturdy footwear
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereTake the A 72 Hof-Chemnitz and exit at Plauen-Ost, continue on the B 173 to Hammerbrücke, then straight ahead towards Jößnitz.ParkingParking is available at Schloß Jößnitz in front of the farm shop.Public transportation
Jößnitz is accessible by the Vogtlandbahn: www.vogtlandbahn.de. Additionally, there is an hourly bus connection with line 40 (Plauen-Steinsdorf).
Information about traveling by bus and train can be obtained from the Vogtland Tourism and Transport Center: www.vogtlandauskunft.de and hotline 03744 / 19449
Author
Tourismusverband Vogtland
Organization
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
License (master data)
Tourismusverband Vogtland
