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Elsterberg castle ruins – Rentzschmühle Station loop from Elsterberg

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Elsterberg castle ruins – Rentzschmühle Station loop from Elsterberg

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Elsterberg castle ruins – Rentzschmühle Station loop from Elsterberg

01:48

15.5km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Elstersteilhänge

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Start point

Train Station

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886 m

Elsterberg castle ruins

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The Elsterberg castle ruins are a historically valuable site and still offer plenty to spark the imagination. The walls, some several meters thick, the towers, and the wooden external staircase …

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1.65 km

Elster River in Elsterberg

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You should definitely plan a stop in Elsterberg on your exit. For example, you can go up to the castle ruins and enjoy the view.

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2.74 km

20% Gradient Climb

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This will really get your pulse racing. Always keep moving :)

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5.50 km

Schafswand Climbing Area

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14 routes from 2 to 6+

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6.83 km

Rentzschmühle Bridge over the Weiße Elster

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Settlement down by the Weiße Elster near the Pöhl. Good starting point for running tours

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7.13 km

The former children's holiday camp of the Leipzig transport company and associated holiday home for the employees at the time. Now privately owned and under construction for a long time. Nevertheless, a great view of the half-timbered buildings!

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10.9 km

Steinicht Nature Reserve on the White Elster River

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The FFH area NSG Steinicht is located on the White Elster northeast of Cossengrün and has an area of 17 hectares in Thuringia. The area is also designated as a nature reserve.

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13.9 km

Viewpoint

14.7 km

View of the market square

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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

4.09 km

3.06 km

2.34 km

857 m

246 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

4.92 km

1.43 km

948 m

505 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

19°C

10°C

68 %

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Elsterberg castle ruins – Rentzschmühle Station loop from Elsterberg

Elsterberg castle ruins

Elster River in Elsterberg

20% Gradient Climb

Schafswand Climbing Area

Rentzschmühle Bridge over the Weiße Elster

Rentzschmühle Station

Steinicht Nature Reserve on the White Elster River

View of the market square

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