Kulturweg der Vögte: City route Schleiz
- 0:24 h
- 1.38 km
- 30 m
- 24 m
- 431 m
- 461 m
- 30 m
- Start: Neumarkt
- Destination: Neumarkt
The route begins at the oldest building in Schleiz: at the City Information "Alte Münze" on Neumarkt. There is also a small gallery to visit here. On the opposite side of Neumarkt is the Café Ried'l, the second oldest coffee house in Germany (1777). A few steps away you can see the Dragon Fountain with the inscription about the legend of the fire dragon and the great fire of 1637.
Through Apothekergässchen, you reach the Schlossberg. The Schlosspark serves as a source of relaxation and recreation. The magnificent City Library is housed in the former administrative building. Past the city church St. Georg, the route leads to the Rutheneum, where an exhibition presents the life and work of Konrad Duden.
The splendid Town Hall should not be missed on the return to Neumarkt.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (34%)Street (47%)Asphalt (17%)Path (2%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
The route begins at the City Information on Neumarkt. Then head to the other side of the market square to the Café Ried'l. A few steps away - in front of the Volksbank - you will see the Dragon Fountain. Then turn right into Apothekergässchen. The path now leads you to the Schlossberg. Along the (closed) castle grounds you reach the Schlosspark (Schlossberg/corner of Parkallee). Exit the park on the other side and turn left into Werner-Seelenbinder-Straße to get to the City Library (former administrative building). After your visit, head to the Schloss Restaurant "Akropolis," turn right onto Pallhornstraße, and behind the school square you will find the St. Georg City Church. Immediately behind it is the Rutheneum.
Then turn left onto Bahnhofstraße to reach the market square with the Town Hall. From here, it is just a few steps back to the starting point at Neumarkt.
Finally, via Nikolaistraße, continue to the Bergkirche and the St. Wolfgang Chapel.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Schleiz is easily accessible via the A9 (Schleiz junction), B94, or B2.
ParkingThere are sufficient parking spaces for cars at Neumarkt (15 minutes free, afterwards for a fee). Additionally, free parking is available in front of the city library.Public transportationCity traffic in Schleiz with a stop at Neumarkt (50 m to the city information)
Bus services to Neustadt/Orla, Jena, Plauen, Zeulenroda, Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Bad Lobenstein (via Schleiz bus station)
Additional information
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
A visit to the Bergkirche, located on the northern edge of town, is recommended. From here, the ridge path leads downhill to the Wolfgang Chapel.