Peatland adventure trail in Pöllwitzer Forest

  • 5.34 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Themed hiking trail
  • 1:19 h
  • 5.34 km
  • 34 m
  • 34 m
  • 410 m
  • 444 m
  • 34 m
  • Start: Neuärgerniß hiking car park
  • Destination: Peatland adventure trail
Family-friendly nature experience route in the Thuringian Vogtland with 20 adventure stations.

The hiking trail leads straight through the Pöllwitzer Forest, a former military training area, to the junction of the peatland adventure trail, constructed in 2013 and extended in 2015. This wooden boardwalk covers a total of 650 meters through the peatland. 20 information boards and adventure stations for children and adults as well as an observation tower make the peatland tangible and show its significance within the Pöllwitzer Forest nature reserve: What does it feel like to wade through the peatland? What is the story behind the peat bog bodies? Are there really carnivorous plants? Moosi Moosbeere is happy to explain everything here. Only those who solve all the tasks skillfully can free Moosi Moosbeere – the kidnapped peatland mascot – from the clutches of the treacherous peat king. The highlight is the 9 m high observation tower on the boardwalk, offering a fascinating view of the peatland landscape in every season.

For a relaxed exploration, allocate 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Seating is available at 4 locations.

Tip: In spring, when the cotton grass blooms, visitors are treated to a very charming scenery.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown (13%)
Street (1%)
Asphalt (6%)
Gravel (73%)
Trail (7%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Neuärgerniß hiking car park - path towards "White Stone" - junction to peatland adventure trail

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
A9 exit Triptis - direction Zeulenroda-Triebes - Neuärgerniß or Pöllwitz
Parking

Neuärgerniß hiking car park directly on the B 94

Park at the hiking car park at the entrance to Neuärgerniß (coming from Zeulenroda-Triebes). You can conveniently leave your vehicle there. After crossing the federal highway 94, walk straight into the forest along the wide forest path. The path is well signposted. After about 1.9 km, you will reach the peatland adventure trail.

Additional information

Zeulenroda-Triebes Tourist Information
Tel. 036628/48-262

Places to eat:
"Waldschlösschen" Neuärgerniß, Tel. 036625/20295
"Deutscher Adler" Pöllwitz, Tel. 036628/82530

Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/47
01099 Dresden

Organization

Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur

License (master data)

Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Family tip - Sights and leisure activities nearby/on the route:

  • On the trail of Moosi Moosbeere - discover the peatland ecosystem with 20 information boards and adventure elements
  • nine-meter-high observation tower
  • Fauna-Flora Habitat Pöllwitzer Forest