Road bike route: Klingenthal-Pöhl-Mylau-Schönheide
- 6:39 h
- 118.78 km
- 1,256 m
- 1,255 m
- 299 m
- 770 m
- 471 m
- Start: Klingenthal train station
- Destination: Klingenthal train station
The route leads from Klingenthal past the Pöhl dam to the Göltzschtal Bridge and back via Auerbach and the space town Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz. Besides the impressive landscapes and tourist highlights, both climbing sections and long distances can be experienced on this route.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (98%)Gravel (1%)Trail (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
We start at the train station in Klingenthal heading towards Muldenberg. Passing the Vogtland ski jump, we reach Muldenberg after a climbing section. Here, we continue in the direction of Grünbach and then turn left towards Neudorf onto smaller roads. Through Werda, Kottengrün, and Lottengrün, we reach Theuma. Shortly after the town, we cross the B169 towards Neuensalz and then leave the B169 again heading towards Voigtsgrün and on to Möschwitz. We pass the Gunzenberg campsite and cross the dam to Neudörfel and Netzschkau. If interested, you can take a small detour to the Göltzschtal Bridge in Mylau. In Mylau, we turn towards Mühlwand and Weißensand to Lengenfeld. Just before reaching Lengenfeld, we take the right junction to Treuen and continue via Schreiersgrün towards Auerbach. Through Auerbach, we take the junction to Grünheide and further over smaller side roads towards Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz, Muldenhammer, and Muldenberg back to Klingenthal.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Equipment
Professional equipment highly recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereYou can reach Klingenthal via the A72 (exit Plauen South) and the B92 / B283.ParkingPublic parking is available in the area of the train station.Public transportationKlingenthal train station (entry is also possible in Reichenbach or Muldenberg)
Additional information
This route can also be done as a climb starting from Reichenbach, as this is the lowest point at 299 meters elevation. Normally, the athlete first rides a short climb, then a long descent, followed by another long climb, and at the end another short descent to cool down.
Literature
Further information can be found on the websites of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de or by calling 03744/188860 as well as at other tourist information centers along the route.
The brochure "Cycling Experience Vogtland" contains additional routes.
Author
Saskia Prelec
Organization
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
License (master data)
Saskia Prelec
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Swimming in the Pöhl, counting stones at the Göltzschtal Bridge, and lifting off at the space exhibition - lots of fun!
Safety guidelines
The road bike route has been tested with road cyclists. However, personal fitness must absolutely be considered and self-critically assessed by the cyclist.
Please pay attention to your safety as you are on public roads!
Map
Information on additional routes and activities can be found on the activity pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de
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