Waldsachsen Church – Natural Forest in the Tongraben Pönitz loop from Ponitz

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Waldsachsen Church – Natural Forest in the Tongraben Pönitz loop from Ponitz

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Waldsachsen Church – Natural Forest in the Tongraben Pönitz loop from Ponitz

01:48

6.74km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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132 m

Historic Smithy (Schmiede) in Ponitz

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has been in operation since 1818

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173 m

Gründerzeit Houses in Ponitz

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Part of the tour through Ponitz

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185 m

Gottfried Silbermann's Residence in Ponitz

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In 1737 the well-known organ builder Gottfried Silbermann lived in this house

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3.12 km

Potato Self-Service Stand

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If you need potatoes or eggs. Right here.!!!!

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3.78 km

Waldsachsen Church

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The Waldsachsen church was built in 1561 and renovated in 1653. ... next to the church is the new parish hall of the parish of Waldsachsen, ...

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4.58 km

Bench With Countryside View

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It's nice here. Quiet, with a beautiful view of the Kieferberg. It might be a bit drafty, but a fresh breeze never hurts in the summer...

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5.36 km

View of Ponitz

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Beautiful view towards Ponitz

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5.50 km

Natural Forest in the Tongraben Pönitz

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6.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

1.92 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

1.99 km

552 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

8°C

3°C

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Comments

April 24, 2024,Um den Kieferberg in Ponitz

Today we were on the Thuringia/Saxony border in the south of Altenburg. We started at the Ponitzer Arkaden, where we inspected the castle and the castle garden under the noisy colony of crows. Many information boards provide information about the history of the place, the buildings and the castle. Whether it was the old school, the smithy or the former …

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