- 4:20 h
- 17.42 km
- 154 m
- 362 m
- 615 m
- 915 m
- 300 m
- Start: Klingenthal, Aschberg
- Destination: Vogelsgrün, Windmill
After starting at the Aschberg, the path now steadily descends into the valley of the Zwickauer Mulde. If you continue walking a bit further, you reach Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz. Here you are truly very close to the "stars"! The birthplace of the first German in space, Sigmund Jähn, is home to the German Space Exhibition, dedicated to space travel and space research.
The exhibition area on manned spaceflight is particularly interesting. It goes without saying that the flight of the first German cosmonaut Sigmund Jähn is especially highlighted. In addition to original space suits and research equipment, there are many fascinating exhibits that tell about life in weightlessness and how the results of the flights are used in medicine, biology, industry, and everyday life.
Almost all German, but also many Russian and American cosmonauts and astronauts, have contributed personal gifts from their missions, giving this exhibition complex a special charisma.
A lasting experience is an insight into life in a very confined space. The training module of the base block of the MIR space station, where many European astronauts completed the first stage of their training, provides a lifelike impression. And another tip: Visitors experience an authentic journey to the International Space Station ISS in the space flight cinema, the impressive introduction to the exhibition.
The tour ends in Vogelsgrün, high above with a magnificent view into the Göltzsch valley.
Pavements
- Street (3%)Asphalt (26%)Gravel (42%)Trail (21%)Path (9%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Before the trip to the stars, there is still the short but steep climb to the Aschberg. At the highest point of the Vogtland Panorama Way® stands the wooden observation tower at the youth hostel at 936 meters above sea level. Climbing it is definitely worth it because only from here can you look beyond the border to Kamenáč far into Bohemia and to the highest mountains of the Ore Mountains (Fichtelberg and Klínovec).
At Zeughaus, the route makes a distinctive left turn and descends slowly but steadily along the Wiesbachweg into the valley of the still young Zwickauer Mulde. Turn right at Muldenhammer, walk along the railway embankment, and continue to the town center of Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz.
The birthplace of the first German cosmonaut, Sigmund Jähn, is, of course, entirely dedicated to space travel. It would be a shame not to take the short detour to the impressive museum. After visiting the exhibition, return to the roundabout and, after the bridge over the Zwickauer Mulde, keep right and follow the signs gently uphill to the Grünheide Forest Park. Through the Zinsbach valley, walk to the Großen Hirschteich, pass through Bad Reiboldsgrün, and finally reach the destination at the pension "Zum Windrad" in Vogelsgrün after a particularly enjoyable hike.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
The VPW is a stage hiking trail and should therefore be hiked with appropriate equipment.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereEvery starting and ending point is signposted in the route information and is located nearby with parking spaces. All starting and ending points are connected by local public transport. Use the respective information under: Saxony: 03744/19449 / Thuringia: 03661/706565ParkingEvery starting and ending point is signposted in the route information and is located nearby with parking spaces. All starting and ending points are connected by local public transport. Use the respective information under: Saxony: 03744/19449 / Thuringia: 03661/706565Public transportation
Bus connection Klingenthal - Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz
Information about arrival by bus and train can be obtained from the Vogtland Tourism and Transport Center (TVZ) at www.vogtlandauskunft.de and by telephone at 03744 19449.
Additional information
Vogtland Tourism Association e.V. - Tel. 03744 188860,
Information: Tourism and Transport Center - Tel. 03744 19449
Tourist information offices: Klingenthal - Tel. 037467 64832,
Muldenhammer - Tel. 037465 402825,
Auerbach - Tel. 03744 81450
Literature
- Further information can be found on the pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de or by calling 03744/188860 as well as at the other tourist information centers along the tour 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
Points of interest: Observation tower on the Aschberg, Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz (German Space Exhibition with training module of the MIR space station, Open-air museum blast furnace, workshop for colorful embroidery, church in neoclassical style), Grünheide Forest Park, Carlsturm Bad Reiboldsgrün.
Safety guidelines
Requirement: After the long stage the day before, almost a rest day. The high starting point on the Aschberg makes long ascents unnecessary.
Map
You can obtain the hiking guide for the VPW free of charge at the brochure shop at www.vogtland-tourismus.de