FriedWald Plesse Castle – Yew Forest at Hainberg loop from Burg Plesse

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FriedWald Plesse Castle – Yew Forest at Hainberg loop from Burg Plesse

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FriedWald Plesse Castle – Yew Forest at Hainberg loop from Burg Plesse

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5.22km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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92 m

FriedWald Plesse Castle

Highlight • Forest

Above Plesse Castle there is a Friedwald on the mountain.

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208 m

Plesse Castle Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

The parking lot near Plesse Castle is a good starting point for great tours.
On holidays and weekends you have to be there early.

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2.13 km

Taubenbrunnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pigeon fountain, hard water but drinking water - suitable at least at this time of the year to refill the canteen.

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2.78 km

Yew Forest at Hainberg

Highlight • Forest

The yew forest on the Hainberg is one of the few remaining fragments of the former Central European yew occurrences.
The history of the Eibenwald am Hainberg can be traced …

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4.61 km

Human Rights Trail

Highlight • Trail

A way of reflection.

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4.85 km

Friedwald Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

The Friedwald Pavilion already exists as a mountain bike highlight. Here is the counterpart for hikers, as the wonderful roof protects everyone regardless of the means of transport. There are …

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5.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

961 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

1.41 km

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

8°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

January 14, 2022,Wanderung Burg Plesse - Eibenwald

Today we went up to Plesse Castle again.
The view was breathtaking - NOT! But that was clear to me from the start. Nevertheless, it was a very mystical atmosphere overall. Both at the castle and in the yew forest.

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