Oppurg Castle – Rittergut Positz loop from Oppurg

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Oppurg Castle – Rittergut Positz loop from Oppurg

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Oppurg Castle – Rittergut Positz loop from Oppurg

02:05

7.56km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.31 km for 74 m

Customers only

After 4.44 km for 57 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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131 m

Oppurg Castle

Highlight • Castle

In the middle of the picturesque Saale-Orla valley, originally built between 1708 and 1714, with 365 windows, 52 interior doors, 12 chimneys and 4 entrances - Oppurg Castle is also known as the Four Seasons Castle.

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132 m

Friedrichstein Tower

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The tower is the last remaining piece of a fortress that was demolished in 1705. The Lords of Brandenstein, who had the former moated castle expanded into a fortress, gave it the name Friedrichstein.

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276 m

Oppurg Castle and Park

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My TIP: The region is well described in the following book:

GERA & Thuringian Vogtland

A HIKING GUIDE & TRAVEL GUIDE for active vacationers, hikers, car and culture tourists with …

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4.41 km

Rittergut Positz

Highlight • Historical Site

Positz, already mentioned in the 12th century, has been preserved and restored - and the kitchen is good. It is always open on weekends

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6.93 km

Orla Cycle Path

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Very nice bike path parallel to the Orla

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7.15 km

TSV 1908 Oppurg Sports Field

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7.51 km

Schloss Oppurg

Highlight • Castle

An investor has hijacked the beautiful castle and is opening his hotel in the summer. Entering the construction site is prohibited! Also the grounds, but since everything was open, I walked around the house once.

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7.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

1.77 km

1.54 km

Surfaces

2.96 km

2.05 km

1.11 km

790 m

493 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

8°C

3°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

January 15, 2022,Rittergut Positz Runde von Kolba

A little booster workout today 😉
....should it be gentle, I was recommended ♥️.
No strength or endurance sports 🤭
I stuck to it 😉 lucky that the event last Saturday wasn't later 😁🤞🏼😅
Have a nice weekend out there ✌🏼

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September 20, 2024,Schloss Oppurg - Rittergut Positz

Nice "birthday round" with my brother-in-law...in perfect weather

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September 20, 2024,Vom Rittergut Positz zum Oppurger Schloss

Start/finish at the Positz manor house … across meadows and through forests with a stop at Oppurg Castle … time out at the Grüner Baum … overnight stay at the manor house - 950 years old and lovingly restored … guided tour included

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