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Gnandstein Castle – Altenburg Palace loop from Kohren-Sahlis

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Gnandstein Castle – Altenburg Palace loop from Kohren-Sahlis

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Gnandstein Castle – Altenburg Palace loop from Kohren-Sahlis

02:04

33.3km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 14, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 28.6 km for 845 m

Open: • Wednesday-Monday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.99 km

Gnandstein Castle

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The Gnandstein Castle is considered the oldest surviving Romanesque fortification in Saxony.

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14.3 km

Altenburg Palace

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The former castle was converted into a palace between 1706 and 1744. One of the most beautiful parts of the complex is the triumphal gate. The oldest part is the …

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15.3 km

Originally from the 13th century Gothic hall church of the Franciscan monastery was demolished under some citizens protest in 1901 and replaced by a "chic" neo-Gothic new building. This impresses with its fantastic ceiling paintings and its almost mystical atmosphere.

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15.5 km

Altenburg Town Hall

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Built between 1562 and 1564 under Nikolaus Grohmann, the town hall is considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance town halls in Germany. The outer shape would be provided with …

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16.3 km

Großer Teich Altenburg

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Great in the middle of the city a large pond with benches around it, to take a rest, bevelled by beautifully prepared houses.

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19.0 km

Pleiße near Kotteritz

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Please keep the area clean👍🏻

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22.9 km

Leipzig-Altenburg Airport

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Unfortunately closed for a long time

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28.6 km

Schömbach Dam Lookout and Information Point

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☆ Can only be admired as a pedestrian, so push your bike 😮

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33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

8.30 km

1.12 km

570 m

380 m

164 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

7.69 km

1.65 km

361 m

249 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

30 %

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Gnandstein Castle – Altenburg Palace loop from Kohren-Sahlis

Gnandstein Castle

Altenburg Palace

Brothers' Church, Altenburg

Altenburg Town Hall

Großer Teich Altenburg

Pleiße near Kotteritz

Leipzig-Altenburg Airport

Schömbach Dam Lookout and Information Point

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