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Germany
Saxony
Zwickau
Meerane

Water Buffalo Enclosure – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Meerane

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Germany
Saxony
Zwickau
Meerane

Water Buffalo Enclosure – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Meerane

Moderate

4.2

(13)

56

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Water Buffalo Enclosure – Ponitz Renaissance Castle loop from Meerane

02:59

11.5km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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154 m

Meerane Train Station

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The historic station building was demolished in 2011 to make way for an accessible public transport hub and was replaced by a simple, functional building with a ticket machine, a …

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2

1.41 km

Gasthof Gondelteich

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very good kitchen, small beer garden, and as the name says gondolas go too.

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3

5.79 km

Water Buffalo Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

Pure nature and water buffaloes to marvel at.

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6.03 km

Pleißen and Wierauaue Pond (Former Outdoor Swimming Area)

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Pure peace and wonderful wilderness.

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5

8.35 km

Ponitz Castle Park

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Of course, a castle also includes a castle park - this is also the case in Ponitz.
This is freely accessible, surrounded by a park wall, and a highlight especially …

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8.47 km

Ponitz Renaissance Castle

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Ponitz Castle was built around 1254 for the Lords of Ponitz. The castle was demolished in 1568-1575 and rebuilt as a Renaissance castle. After 1990 the castle was renovated. In …

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8.64 km

Peace Church, Ponitz

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Organ builder Gottfried Silbermann built his 40th organ here in 1737.

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10.5 km

Coat of arms of Meerane

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11.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

2.05 km

1.90 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

5.57 km

2.68 km

1.62 km

1.36 km

168 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 22 May

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