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Der Reitsteig Hiking Trail – White Elster in Steinicht loop from Elsterberg

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Der Reitsteig Hiking Trail – White Elster in Steinicht loop from Elsterberg

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Der Reitsteig Hiking Trail – White Elster in Steinicht loop from Elsterberg

02:48

9.87km

220m

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: August 6, 2026

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Elstersteilhänge

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.32 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

2.00 km

Viewpoint on the Vogtland Panorama Trail at the Former ENKA Site

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3

2.23 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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2.30 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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5

2.55 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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6

3.07 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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7

8.82 km

Gänsteich

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8

8.84 km

Eichleite Nature Reserve

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The path is lined with many beautiful old oak trees.

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9.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

2.92 km

1.48 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

6.18 km

1.56 km

1.10 km

895 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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3°C

24 %

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Comments

September 21, 2024,Eine Wanderung (nicht nur) für Naturfotos

Stopped a little earlier because I live nearby and know other ways home.

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