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Purschenstein Castle – Rauschenbach Reservoir loop from Holzhau

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Purschenstein Castle – Rauschenbach Reservoir loop from Holzhau

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Purschenstein Castle – Rauschenbach Reservoir loop from Holzhau

03:23

40.7km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.10 km

View of Rechenberg from Saydaer Weg

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what a great view

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11.3 km

Forest Hotel Kreuztanne

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Very nice hotel with a cozy beer garden 🍺, large area with a playground for the children. Many hiking and cycling trails lead from here.

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14.2 km

Schwemmteiche and Schwemmteichwiesen Nature Monument

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Because of their rarity and beauty, these areas have been designated as a natural monument “flooded ponds and flooded pond meadows”. In particular, noise is prohibited there...

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17.7 km

Schwarzer Busch

Forest

20.5 km

Viewpoint

20.9 km

View of Schwartenberg

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The striking Schartenbergbaude can be seen from afar ...

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22.4 km

Purschenstein Castle

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Unfortunately, you can't get into the castle, but at least the outdoor areas are accessible. The castle is currently used as a hotel. You can also eat in the restaurant.

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28.5 km

Rauschenbach Reservoir

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Accessible dam. Unfortunately, there is no beautiful circular hiking trail around the dam. Unless you like walking the streets.

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29.9 km

Aviation Museum Hilmersdorf

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There are only 3 planes to marvel at. An IL14, MiG - 21 and a Mi - 2 helicopter. The IL14 aircraft can be viewed from the inside. Information boards …

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40.5 km

Holzhau

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Directly from the hotel it was a good 2 kilometers with 18% steep uphill to Neuhausen

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40.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

9.31 km

6.58 km

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

13.0 km

8.33 km

3.21 km

966 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

33°C

19°C

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Purschenstein Castle – Rauschenbach Reservoir loop from Holzhau

View of Rechenberg from Saydaer Weg

Forest Hotel Kreuztanne

Schwemmteiche and Schwemmteichwiesen Nature Monument

View of Schwartenberg

Purschenstein Castle

Rauschenbach Reservoir

Aviation Museum Hilmersdorf

Holzhau

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