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Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Nitschareuth

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Neumühle/Elster

Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Nitschareuth

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4.8

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23

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Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Nitschareuth

02:36

8.99km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Slate rock at the Lehnamühle

Highlight • Natural Monument

The slate rock is a geological monument and very impressive to look at. You can take a break at the little deer.

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832 m

Rüßdorf Tunnel

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The tunnel is currently closed.

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965 m

Elsterwehr

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The Elsterwehr is used to generate energy.

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1.18 km

Bench With a View of the Lake

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Nice place to take a break.

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1.79 km

Rüßdorf Village and Historic Estate

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Rüßdorf was first mentioned on October 4, 1209. The Rüßburg was at Rüßdorf. The old castle site of a fleeing castle can still be recognized by its surface shape. It …

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7.59 km

Rüßburg Ruins

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The Rüssburg was located near Rüßdorf. The old castle site of a refugee castle can still be recognized by its surface shape.

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7.98 km

View of the Rüßdorfer Alps

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Nice viewpoint 😎

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8.15 km

Rüßdorfer Alpen Trail on the Elsterperlenweg

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Beautiful exposed section of the EPW.

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8.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

1.62 km

1.20 km

998 m

485 m

Surfaces

3.78 km

2.38 km

1.21 km

864 m

758 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 17 May

19°C

4°C

21 %

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