Paul Schulz educational trail
- 1:40 h
- 6.10 km
- 100 m
- 125 m
- 374 m
- 440 m
- 66 m
- Start: Tram stop "Am Stadtwald" line 5
- Destination: Bärenstein, tram line 4 (stop Oberer Bahnhof)
Many natural sights and numerous information boards draw attention to remarkable and special features in nature. The Syratal landscape protection area with the railway viaduct Syratal bridge, remarkable street trees on the avenue to the former sawmill, city park with city park pond, lookout tower Bärenstein – wonderful view of Plauen and far beyond the Vogtland region – make the educational trail an experience.
Worth seeing:
- Syratal bridge
- Bärenstein tower with beautiful view
Paul Schulz
The teacher and local historian Paul Schulz (1888-1956) acquired extensive knowledge of the local botany during his hikes through the Vogtland and as a teacher and local historian achieved great merits. He belonged to scientific associations that dealt with geology and nature research in the Vogtland region.
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Route: Plauen city forest – Am Fuchsloch – former sawmill with information board – Syratal breakthrough at Katzenstein – former toboggan run in Syratal – Wagner-Metzner-Platz with view of Plauen – city park – Bärenstein
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportationTram lines 2, 5 and 6
Additional information
Tourism Information Plauen
Unterer Graben 1, Tel.: 03741/ 2911027
Places to eat
- Tennera, Tennera 22, Tel.: 03741 - 226785,
Numerous dining options in the center of Plauen, which can be conveniently reached by tram from Oberer Bahnhof.
Author
Tourismusverband Vogtland
Organization
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
License (master data)
Tourismusverband Vogtland
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Family tip - sights and leisure activities nearby/on the route:
- numerous information boards about the special features of nature
- city park with pond and fountain as well as playground
- Plauen Park Theater
- Bärenstein tower with playground
- Syratal recreational area with park railway
- Syratal bridge
Safety guidelines
- The section between Syratal and Wagner-Metzner-Platz is partly steep.