The best traffic-free bike rides in Großes Fürstenholz

Church in Benndorf and War Memorial - World War I. Information: It was built around the year 1500. The interior of the church underwent extensive renovations in 1863. Further renovations took place between 1980 and 1983.

Charming old listed building in the village center of Prießnitz. A type of timber-framed house, rarely found in the region anymore, combining elements of log and half-timbered construction.

1380-1918 The von Einsiedel family at Prießnitz Manor In 1605/06, the so-called Prießnitz Castle was built on the old foundations and cellars of a predecessor house, in the style of Dutch Mannerism. 1918 Change of ownership – the castle and manor passed into the possession of the industrialist Fritz Vogel. 1920/21 Structural alterations to the castle. Reconstruction of the entrance hall. Alterations to the courtyard or north facade. Construction of a projecting gable. Construction of the roof turret. 1947-1950 Conversion of the second floor into small apartments. 1976/77 Renovation work throughout the building and the facades. 1993 The castle became the property of the then independent municipality.

Very beautiful scenery, with lots to explore. Good bike paths and rest stops.

Quiet cycling along lakes and through peaceful nature

Unfortunately, the opening hours listed online cannot be relied upon. A new operator is being sought here: https://www.frohburg.de/portal/meldungen/neuer-betreiber-fuer-die-gaststaette-pension-jaegerhaus-streitwald-gesucht-900000173-27270.html Currently, according to the on-site notice, only open Friday - Sunday from 11 a.m. (?)

The area around Wolftitz and Gnandstein had been settled by Sorbs since the 7th century. Around the year 800, they are said to have built the "Wolfsburg," a small, heavily fortified complex, for their protection. Around 1102, the Abbot's Mill was built next to the castle at the ford over the Wyhra River. For over 90 years, this mill has been run by PAMAF as a furniture upholstery workshop. After 1400, the Wolfsburg, along with the Wolftitz property, was purchased by Hildebrand von Einsiedel of Gnandstein. In 1457, the Wolfsburg was demolished. The demolition material was released to the local population and used to build, among other things, the "Schänke uff'n Berge zu Wolftitz," now known as the "Jägerhaus." In the valley, Wolftitz Castle, a knight's seat of the Lords of Einsiedel, was built and remained in their possession until 1945. From 1948/49 until 2000, the castle was used as a retirement and nursing home, and has stood empty ever since. Recently, the von Einsiedel family reacquired it along with a forest estate. https://www.frohburg.de/portal/seiten/streitwald-900000036-27270.html

According to the information board: ...In this day and age of bridges, a ford is a rarity. One can still be seen here. It takes us back to times when this place was still an important traffic route. Centuries ago, the Wyhra floodplain was heavily swamped. Thus, there were only a few natural places where the Wyhra could be crossed. Traffic arteries were concentrated at these points. They were also protected by castles. The Streitwald ford was also protected by nearby Wolfsburg. Its remains can still be seen on the hill. The road that led from Thuringia via Altenburg to Rochlitz and further east passed through the ford...