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Schönfels Castle – Römertal Conservation Area loop from Lichtentanne

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Schönfels Castle – Römertal Conservation Area loop from Lichtentanne

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Schönfels Castle – Römertal Conservation Area loop from Lichtentanne

01:10

4.34km

60m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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LSG Römertal

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1.23 km

Zwirn Pond

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The banks of the Zwirteich pond a little outside of Schönfels are lined with some old oak trees with mighty trunks, which were placed under protection in 2004 because of their uniqueness and typical landscape beauty.

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1.82 km

Former Bells of St. Martin's Church Schönfels

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With small information board about the history

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1.91 km

Schönfels Castle

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Schönfels Castle is located southwest of Zwickau on a rocky outcrop of diabase. The castle boasts well-preserved buildings, including a rampart, moat, and a circular wall. I highly recommend the restaurant.

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2.92 km

Rest Area at the Römertal Motte

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Opposite the comfortable rest area in the Talmühlteich there is an island that at first glance seems inconspicuous. However, the clearly visible Bühl - the island - with a size …

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3.48 km

Römertal Conservation Area

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The Römertal landscape protection area serves to protect the scenic, floristically and faunistically interesting floodplains of the Neumarker and Schönfelser Baches, which are part of the Flora-Fauna-Habitat (FFH) area "Bachtäler …

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3.79 km

Wooden Log Bridge over the Plexe Stream

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The best way to cross the stream on dry feet is via the two-trunk wooden bridge. It needs some balance though... ;-)

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4.11 km

Small Pond in Römertal

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4.12 km

Thanhofbach Fish Ponds

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Here, on the edge of the LSG Römertal, the creek feeds a cascade of fish ponds and then winds further down through the damp valley until it feeds the Plexe in an idyllic bottom.

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4.34 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.03 km

1.44 km

439 m

433 m

Surfaces

1.52 km

1.37 km

683 m

397 m

233 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 7 June

26°C

8°C

2 %

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Schönfels Castle – Römertal Conservation Area loop from Lichtentanne

Zwirn Pond

Former Bells of St. Martin's Church Schönfels

Schönfels Castle

Rest Area at the Römertal Motte

Römertal Conservation Area

Wooden Log Bridge over the Plexe Stream

Small Pond in Römertal

Thanhofbach Fish Ponds

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