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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Plothen

Erich's Hut – Burgk Castle loop from Plothen

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Plothen

Erich's Hut – Burgk Castle loop from Plothen

Moderate

5.0

(2)

12

riders

Erich's Hut – Burgk Castle loop from Plothen

03:02

43.1km

480m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.8 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.36 km

Moosteich

Lake

2

4.26 km

Erich's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A wonderful resting place if you want to relax after a strenuous bike or hiking tour. Here is also the crossing point, Knau, Finkenmühle, Ziegenrück, Plothen.

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6.94 km

In der Gemeinde

Forest

7.87 km

Langenwiesenteich

Lake

12.8 km

Plothengrund

Forest

6

14.0 km

Fernmühle Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

This quaint hotel is located in restored 19th-century farmhouses on the banks of the Saale River, a 3-minute walk from the Hydropower Museum and 16 km from Burgk Castle and Museum.

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7

14.8 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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8

25.6 km

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Burgk Castle

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9

25.8 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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10

27.1 km

Burgk Castle

Highlight • Castle

The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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11

27.8 km

View of the Saale Bend from the Saaleturm

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are ever there you should definitely the 192 steps up and enjoy the view.

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12

42.5 km

Stilt House on Hausteich (Touringen Stamp Point No. 352)

Highlight • Monument

This house on the pond is a very nice museum. Also suitable for children. Take a look.

Open from April to October on Sundays and public holidays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., in October also on Saturdays.

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43.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

12.7 km

3.30 km

1.19 km

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

9.18 km

5.98 km

4.22 km

1.31 km

593 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Thursday 8 October

9°C

4°C

87 %

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