Ranis Wisent Enclosure – Ranis Castle loop from Ranis

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Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Ranis

Ranis Wisent Enclosure – Ranis Castle loop from Ranis

Moderate

4.8

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Ranis Wisent Enclosure – Ranis Castle loop from Ranis

02:15

8.04km

150m

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 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.98 km

View of Ranis Castle from Brandensteiner Hill

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Rest area with a wonderful view 🤩.

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3.16 km

Ranis Wisent Enclosure

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The bison enclosure is located between Krölpa and Ranis and can be visited daily. Many families use the enclosure as a hiking destination and the children's eyes light up.

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3.19 km

Wisent Bridge

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This beautiful bridge is located at the bison enclosure.
There is also a rest area with benches nearby.

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3.23 km

Rest area with information board on the Krölpa–Linkenmühle cycle route

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The rest area with information board offers you a great opportunity to rest right next to the bison. The information board describes the cycle path from Krölpa to Linkenmühle.

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3.32 km

Schrötersbach Ford and Bridge

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This path leads right in the valley of Ranis Castle and the Baroque Brandenstein Castle between the bison enclosures.

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4.73 km

There has been a fortification on the castle hill since the 11th century. In 1084, Emperor Henry IV enfeoffed Wiprecht von Groitzsch, the later Margrave of Meissen and Lusatia, with the Castrum Ranis - the first documented mention. (Wikipedia)

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4.96 km

View of Schlösschen Brandenstein

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The striking castle attracts attention and is the splash of color in a dream panorama.Thanks Fabian😎🤗

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5.05 km

Raniser Raubrittersteig

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The Raniser Raubrittersteig is a 10 km long circular hiking trail.
The trail offers new views of the town and Ranis Castle from different perspectives and leads through varied landscapes. …

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8.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

3.26 km

837 m

207 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

1.26 km

508 m

417 m

307 m

180 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 24, 2021,Herbstwanderung von der Burg Ranis über die Teufelskanzel zum Schloß Brandenstein

The beautiful autumn weather lures you outside. Today Ranis Castle and Brandenstein Castle were on the wish list. First I visited the castle complex. Although it is over 900 years old, it is still well preserved. Below the castle is the Ilsenhöhle, which was inhabited 40,000 years ago. The cave is currently inaccessible and archaeological excavations are taking place again. …

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