Vogtland
From Plauen to the Musikwinkel, the Bäderwinkel and Muldenberg
Impressions of the hiking tour 'Vogtland'
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival by own arrangement by rail or car to Plauen. Parking possible in the hotel’s underground garage for the duration of the hiking tour (subject to a charge).
Day 2: Hike from Plauen to Elsterberg
By tram to Preißelpöhl. Hike on the Eisenberg with its Julius Mosen Tower and a beautiful view of the Pöhl Dam. Then down into the Trieb Valley to the imposing Elster Viaduct near Jocketa, a large brick railway bridge. After crossing it, back into the valley of the White Elster and through the Steinicht nature conservation area, also known as “Vogtland Switzerland”, to the viewing point at Kriebelstein, high above Elsterberg. Back down to Elsterberg and by rail back to Plauen (ca. 20 km, 5 hours).
Day 3: Hike from Plauen to Oelsnitz
Transfer to the Plauen district of Thiergarten, hike to Burgteich Nature Reserve, then to Kürbitz and via Rosenberg to the Pirk Dam, before following the pretty shore-side trail to the next hotel in Oelsnitz (ca. 18 km, 5 hours).
Day 4: Hike from Oelsnitz to Bad Elster
First by taxi to Süßebach, then along panoramic paths to Eichigt and Gettengrün, through the valley of the Tetterweinbach to Arnsgrüne Höhe, with a panoramic view. Then back down into the valley along the Zeidelweidbach and follow a hillside trail to Bad Elster. Tour of the traditional spa resort, and then to the hotel (ca. 20 km, 5½ hours).
Day 5: Hike to the Musikwinkel
From Bad Elster via the district of Sohl to the Vogtland open-air museum in Landwüst. Then to the Wirtsberg with its pavilion and glorious panoramic views. Hike through the Haarbach Valley to the Bismarck Tower and on to Markneukirchen, with a visit to the Music Instrument Museum there, before continuing to the next hotel (ca. 17 km, 4½ hours).
Day 6: Hike from Klingenthal to Muldenberg
By bus to Klingenthal and brief ascent to the Aschberg with its viewing tower (936 m). From there on to the winter sports site at Mühlleiten, and then along the geological nature trail “Around the Kiel” to the Winselburg, and possibly to the show mine at Tannenberg, a former tin ore mine. Continue to the topaz rocks at Schneckenstein, which offers fantastic views and a rest area. Finally, along the Kielfloßgraben to Muldenberg Dam, from there just a short hike to the hotel (ca. 18 km, 5 hours).
Day 7: Hike on the trail of the rafters
By rail to Falkenstein. First to the dam, then via the Juchhöh to the Göltzsch Viaduct. Continue up-river to the Röthelstein and the Großer Riß, via the Rißweg and on the Flößersteig at the Lower Floßgraben to Hammerbrücke and on to the Rißbrücke, from there back to the hotel in Muldenberg (ca. 18 km, 4½ hours).
Day 8: Return home
By bus or rail back to the starting point of Plauen and return home from there. Rail travellers can return home directly from Muldenberg Railway Station.
The price of the tour ’Vogtland’ includes the following:
Individual hiking tours in Germany can be hiked at the stated times without a hiking guide, also by individuals. We provide you with all of the necessary materials, such as hiking map, tour description, etc.
Guided hiking tours in Germany differ from the individual tours in that an experienced guide with local knowledge accompanies you during the entire tour.
On our fixed quarters tours you start out on a hike every day from your fixed quarters, on a route that will lead you back to your hotel. We arrange all necessary transfers, which are usually provided by the local hotels.
Hike individual without guide
KWR-020 - Vogtland |
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April till November daily arrival 7 overnight stays with breakfast buffet, further services as described on the top, necessary hiking maps with marked hiking trails |
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If there is only one or two participants, low transport surcharge: 1 participant 80 EUR and with 2 participants 40 EUR each All prices include VAT, Subject to change. Hike may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility - call for information if necessary! |
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Hike individual without guide
KWR-020 - Vogtland |
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| Price each person in shared double room |
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April till November daily arrival 7 overnight stays with breakfast buffet, further services as described on the top, necessary hiking maps with marked hiking trails ausgebucht |
| Price each person in single room |
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April till November daily arrival 7 overnight stays with breakfast buffet, further services as described on the top, necessary hiking maps with marked hiking trails ausgebucht |
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If there is only one or two participants, low transport surcharge: 1 participant 80 EUR and with 2 participants 40 EUR each All prices include VAT MWST % Subject to change. Hike may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility - call for information if necessary! |
