White Elster in Steinicht – Steinicht Climbing Rocks loop from Elsterberg

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White Elster in Steinicht – Steinicht Climbing Rocks loop from Elsterberg

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White Elster in Steinicht – Steinicht Climbing Rocks loop from Elsterberg

03:48

13.5km

260m

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: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Elstersteilhänge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.71 km

View of Elsterberg from Kriebelstein

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Well-marked hiking trails lead to the Kriebelstein (407 meters) with magnificent panoramic views, into the Steinicht nature reserve or across the state border into Thuringia.

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2.68 km

White Elster in Steinicht

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If you are looking for peace and quiet, you will find it in the Elstertal between Elsterberg and Barthmühle train station. The White Elster flows contemplatively in her bed, then …

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3.45 km

View of the Weir

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If the trees don't obscure too much, a nice viewpoint of a weir.

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5.20 km

Elstertal Between Rentzschmühle and Esterberg

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9.37 km

Steinicht Climbing Rocks

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Great for hiking, even better for climbing 😋😋

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9.68 km

Elsterwand

Peak

11.6 km

Vogtland Panorama Trail

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It's wonderful here – pure nature and idyllic. We love hiking along the White Elster river.

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11.9 km

Der Reitsteig Hiking Trail

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Just beautiful😍 You don't necessarily need ankle-high hiking shoes, but flip-flops and sandals are definitely not appropriate!

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13.0 km

Fountain statue of Knight Rayer of Elsterberg

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It stands as a symbol of the Elsterberg people's love of homeland here on the market square and adorns the fountain, which is decorated during the Easter season....Knight Rayer of Elsterberg

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

4.19 km

1.74 km

868 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.42 km

990 m

645 m

126 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

6°C

31 %

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Comments

March 27, 2025,Steinicht im Elstertal – Kriebelstein Runde von Elsterberg

It's amazing how many climbing rocks there are along the Elster River. The detour to the quarry, although forbidden, was a bit spooky but interesting. Finally, the climb to the Liebau ruins offered a very good view.

An all-round successful hike.

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May 10, 2024,Elsterberg - wildromtische Wanderung durchs Tal der Weißen Elster und Fernblick vom Kriebelstein

The day off took me once again to the beautiful Vogtland, more precisely to the Saxon-Thuringian border region, to Elsterberg, which is nestled in the green valley of the White Elster. The town's landmark is the enormous castle ruin, which, with 1.5 hectares of built-up area, is the largest of its kind in Saxony.

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April 12, 2022,Entlang der Weißen Elster

Another allegedly rapid tour. Komoot seems to miscalculate? Otherwise a wonderful path through the forest, along the water.

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March 22, 2025,Im Tal der wilden Weißen Elster, von Elsterberg zur Rentzschmühle und am gegenüber liegenden Flussufer zurück

All good things come in threes‼️

Today, the Wandersperken (Hiking Stalkers) hiked this beautiful tour along the wild Elster River as a club. I did it for the third time.

First, a short visit to the well-preserved Elsterberg Castle ruins. A lot of work was done in 2016/2017 with funding from various sources to preserve it all. It has become …

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April 11, 2024,Im Tal der wilden Weißen Elster, von Elsterberg zur Rentzschmühle und am gegenüber liegenden Flussufer zurück

What a really varied and wildly romantic tour with @Enkelkinder 4 🇺🇦 today. That was great

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October 26, 2024,🥾🥾 im Steinicht an der Weißen Elster

Today we were out and about in Steinicht on the White Elster. The suggestion came from @Enkelkinder 4 🇺🇦, who did this tour twice in a row a few months ago. Thanks for the great idea 🙂

The hike started in Elsterberg and, after a detour to the castle ruins, which are well worth seeing, went over the Kriebelstein towards …

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April 27, 2024,Im Tal der wilden Weißen Elster, von Elsterberg zur Rentzschmühle und am gegenüber liegenden Flussufer zurück

On April 11th, 2024, I hiked this exact tour with @Jana Weller.
The photos inspired many people so much that I was often asked if I would do it again with them. Well, and I had promised Annette that I would do the tour with her anyway.

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March 19, 2024,Im Tal der wilden Weißen Elster, von Elsterberg zur Rentzschmühle und am gegenüber liegenden Flussufer zurück

In order to do justice to today's great hiking weather, a special hike had to be found! And so I remembered the Weise Elster, of which we are still missing some sections of the river above Greiz.
From our parking lot in Elsterberg, we first orientate ourselves towards the castle ruins (Lobdeburg Castle in Elsterberg). The ruins were renovated and …

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