Saxon Central Uplands cycling route - Section Plauen - Eibenstock
- 10:29 h
- 133.97 km
- 1,879 m
- 1,816 m
- 329 m
- 953 m
- 624 m
- Start: Plauen upper station
- Destination: Zittau station (end of the entire route)
Dark forests, beautiful mountain meadows, floodplains, river valleys and raised bogs, but also idyllic mining villages with traditional handicrafts offer plenty of interesting discoveries for nature lovers as well as culture and history enthusiasts on this route. The continuously marked path with the bright orange cyclist symbol leads over roads and paved forest paths. It is suitable for experienced touring cyclists.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (2%)Street (45%)Asphalt (28%)Gravel (23%)Trail (1%)Path (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The cycling route starts from Plauen and goes through the Burgstein area towards the Saxon-Bavarian border, then along the Saxon-Czech border to Bad Elster. Here the route turns east towards Landwüst. It then continues via Markneukirchen, Schöneck, Muldenberg towards the Vogtland border to Eibenstock.
Tour information
Summit
Equipment
- You don't necessarily need professional equipment for the route but should have a minimum set with you (helmet, repair kit, weather-appropriate clothing, provisions and drinking water).
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting therePlauen can be reached via the A72 or the A9 exit Schleiz then the B282 and the B92.ParkingParking is available both at the lower station and around the Pöhl reservoir.Public transportation
Please use the public transport information at 03744/19449 or at www.vvvogtland.de as well as in the Thuringian network the number 03661/706565.
Upper or Lower Plauen Station
Additional information
Vogtland Tourism Association e.V.
Tel: +49 (0) 374/18 88 60
E-mail: info@vogtland-tourismus.de
Internet: www.vogtland-tourismus.de
Literature
Further information can be found on the pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de or at 03744/188860 as well as in other tourist information centers along the route.
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
- Plauen is an excellent starting point as you can plan your arrival individually here and find accommodations experienced with cyclists.
Safety guidelines
- Please assess your fitness level yourself and remember to bring enough drinks.
Map
- Information about further routes and activities can be found on the activity pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de