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Germany
Saxony
Landkreis Leipzig
Kohren-Sahlis

Gnandstein Castle – View of Gnandstein Castle loop from Gnandstein

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Saxony
Landkreis Leipzig
Kohren-Sahlis

Gnandstein Castle – View of Gnandstein Castle loop from Gnandstein

Moderate

4.2

(25)

82

hikers

Gnandstein Castle – View of Gnandstein Castle loop from Gnandstein

02:51

10.8km

90m

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

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.76 km for 845 m

Open: • Wednesday-Monday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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19 m

Stone-arch bridge over the Wyhra

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The Wyhra, formerly also Wyra, above the Schömbach dam also Wiera, is an approx. 47 km long tributary of the Pleiße in Saxony and Thuringia.

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304 m

Gnandstein Castle

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The Gnandstein Castle is considered the oldest surviving Romanesque fortification in Saxony.

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672 m

View of Gnandstein Castle

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It's always great when Gnandstein Castle comes into view on the way from Kohren Sahlis.

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1.01 km

View of Gnandstein Castle

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there is also a guide here

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1.04 km

a guide when hiking

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2.55 km

two signposts next to each other at the crossing

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5.62 km

Schömbach Dam rest area

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Map or panel for the area

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5.75 km

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

3.78 km

1.62 km

232 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

2.87 km

1.64 km

879 m

828 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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