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Castle Pond – Rußbuttensteig loop from Lichtentanne (Sachs)

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Castle Pond – Rußbuttensteig loop from Lichtentanne (Sachs)

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Castle Pond – Rußbuttensteig loop from Lichtentanne (Sachs)

03:19

12.5km

130m

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: April 22, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.05 km

St. Barbara Church, Lichtentanne

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The church was built of field stones in the first half of the 12th century. Even at that time it offered protection against lightning and fire. That's probably where the …

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3.11 km

Stenn Church

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The Church of the Resurrection, consecrated in 1896, replaced the Church of St. Leonard, which was built in 1430 and was too small and dilapidated for the community at the time.

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6.03 km

Bench and Picnic Table with View of the Vogtland Fields

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At this point there is a bench with a table, perfect for a rest with a beautiful view.

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6.82 km

Burgteichbach

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View from the hunter's stand

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7.46 km

Castle Pond

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Nice pond that is easy to reach and also offers great bathing fun for the four-legged friends.

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7.50 km

Cascades — Outflow of the Burgteich

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For a simple jump, the run-off is about 2.0m wide and very slippery in rainy weather. Who dares wins 😉 .
The cascade, on the other hand, offers a beautiful photo motif at any time of the year

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10.0 km

Rußbuttensteig

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A historical hiking trail is the Rußbuttensteig. Mentioned for the first time in 1369, it connects Lichtentanne and Schönfels by the shortest route and, after being redesigned in 1992, was …

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11.2 km

Rußbüttler–Schieböcker Information Board

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Historically, the trail served as a transport route to Leipzig for the soot extracted from crackling herds and pitch huts in the area. There it was processed into wagon grease, …

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12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

4.64 km

855 m

651 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

3.11 km

1.39 km

1.10 km

533 m

396 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Castle Pond – Rußbuttensteig loop from Lichtentanne (Sachs)

St. Barbara Church, Lichtentanne

Stenn Church

Bench and Picnic Table with View of the Vogtland Fields

Burgteichbach

Castle Pond

Cascades — Outflow of the Burgteich

Rußbuttensteig

Rußbüttler–Schieböcker Information Board

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