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Zwickau
Lichtentanne

Pleiße Spring – Schönfels Castle loop from Schönfels

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Germany
Saxony
Zwickau
Lichtentanne

Pleiße Spring – Schönfels Castle loop from Schönfels

Moderate

4.0

(2)

13

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Pleiße Spring – Schönfels Castle loop from Schönfels

01:24

12.9km

180m

Running

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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LSG Römertal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.33 km

View of Altschönfels Castle

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2

4.26 km

3

4.93 km

Pleiße Spring

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The Pleiße rises in the Drei-Linden-Brunnen in the district of Ebersbrunn and flows into the White Elster in Leipzig after about 90 kilometers and a 340 meter gradient.

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12.1 km

Schönfels Castle

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Schönfels Castle is located southwest of Zwickau on a rocky outcrop of diabase. The castle boasts well-preserved buildings, including a rampart, moat, and a circular wall. I highly recommend the restaurant.

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12.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

4.21 km

618 m

298 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

212 m

204 m

136 m

132 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Tuesday 15 September

23°C

12°C

85 %

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