Round Greiz-Plothen pond area
- 5:23 h
- 96.53 km
- 1,090 m
- 1,090 m
- 259 m
- 532 m
- 273 m
- Start: Greiz train station
- Destination: Greiz train station
Through the Elster Valley, along the reservoirs Weida and Zeulenroda, through the "land of a thousand ponds," this scenic but challenging route is suitable for beginners.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (98%)Gravel (2%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Starting from the departure point, Greiz train station, we ride towards Obergrochlitz and pass through Tremnitz, Pansdorf, Wellsdorf, and Erbengrün to reach Naitschau. Here we cross the B 94 heading towards Langenwetzendorf and ride through Mehla to Triebes. In Triebes, we keep right towards Göhren-Döhlen and continue to Staitz, Wöhlsdorf, and Auma. In the town, we first head towards Gera and then turn left towards Güterlitz/Triptis. Shortly before leaving the town, we again turn left towards Linda. A few kilometers after leaving the town, the pond areas begin. We pass Köthnitz, Linda, and Kleina until we arrive in Knau via Dreba. This place is the turning point of our big round and is located in the middle of the land of a thousand ponds. In Knau, we take the road left to Plothen and ride through Dittersdorf, Dragensdorf, Tegau, and Pahren to Zeulenroda. Then we continue through Pöllwitz and Dobia to Elsterberg. For about 6 kilometers, we take the B92 to Greiz and return to the station, our starting point.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Professional equipment highly recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereGreiz is located on federal roads B 92 and B 94. From the A 9 motorway coming from Erfurt/Leipzig, use the Lederhose exit and drive to Weida on the B 175, then continue on the B 92 to Greiz. From Gera, drive directly via the B 92 to Greiz. From the A 72 motorway coming from Hof or Chemnitz, use the Reichenbach exit and drive on the B 94 to Greiz, or use the Treuen exit and continue on the S 298 towards Elsterberg, and from Sachswitz continue on the B 92 to Greiz.ParkingPublic parking is available near Greiz station, on the bank of the Elster River, and on Westernhagenplatz.Public transportation
You can reach Greiz via the Elstertalbahn Gera-Greiz-Plauen, operated by Vogtlandbahn, as well as by the Regional Express of Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt. Information about schedules and prices is available at www.vogtlandbahn.de or from the Vogtland Tourism and Transport Center at 03744 / 19449 or at www.vogtlandauskunft.de
Greiz has a city bus service. Information about schedules and prices is available from PRG on the website https://www.prg-greiz.info or by phone at the service number 03661 706565.
Additional information
- Between Dreba and Knau, you ride on a gravel surface. If this is too uncomfortable, you can also use the L2350 (paved country road between the two towns).
Literature
Further information can be found on the pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de or by phone at 03744/188860 as well as at other tourist information centers along the route.
The brochure "Cycling Experience Vogtland" includes additional routes.
Author
Saskia Prelec
Organization
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
License (master data)
Saskia Prelec
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Near Zeulenroda, take a small detour via Stelzendorf and Zadelsdorf and refuel with strength and sugar at Patisserie Bergmann!
Safety guidelines
The road bike route was tested with road cyclists. Nevertheless, personal performance must be carefully assessed and critically evaluated by the road cyclist themselves.
Please pay attention to your safety, as you are traveling on public roads!
Map
Information about further trails and activities can be found on the activity pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de
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