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Bastei Rocks – Köhlersteig Trail loop from Netzschkau

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Bastei Rocks – Köhlersteig Trail loop from Netzschkau

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Bastei Rocks – Köhlersteig Trail loop from Netzschkau

05:23

19.2km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 13.6 km for 41 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.97 km

Bastei Rocks

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Beautiful hiking trails lead to the Bastei rock formation. From here you have a fantastic view of Rothenthal.

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9.02 km

Kutscherbock Viewpoint

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Nice vantage point 😎

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9.14 km

Rothenthaler Alps

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The impressive rock formations that tower up along the Weißen Elster south of Greiz are called the Rothenthal Alps.

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10.3 km

View of the Göltzsch Valley

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Viewpoint overlooking the Göltzsch Valley.
There are several beautiful spots along the Köhlersteig trail with panoramic views.

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11.2 km

Köhlersteig Trail

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Very demanding climb. Sturdy shoes and good footing are required. But the view is worth it.

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12.7 km

Ruins

13.2 km

Köhlersteig

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beautiful hiking trail along the Göltzsch

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13.5 km

Köhlerspitze Viewpoint (345 m)

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The Köhlerspitze is a worthwhile vantage point! From the Köhlersteig you should definitely be sure-footed!

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17.3 km

The Götzschtalbrücke is the largest brick bridge in the world and was built from 1846 to 1851 during the construction of the railway line between Leipzig and Nuremberg via Altenburg-Reichenbach-Plauen-Hof. …

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19.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.84 km

4.72 km

3.73 km

556 m

317 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.02 km

4.63 km

3.31 km

1.12 km

595 m

433 m

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

18°C

10°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 20, 2024,Göltzschtalbrücke - Köhlersteig - Röthenthaler Alpen

Today's destination had been planned for over a year. Sun, hopefully not too warm, there were two of us and off we went.
The Göltzschtal Bridge is an impressive structure. Both in its size and its architecture.
We were supposed to continue on the Köhlersteig. At first I was a little disappointed. It started on a drivable field path. Luckily …

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May 19, 2025,Rundweg: Göltzschtalbrücke - Köhlerspitzen - Start+Ziel Greiz

Always stunning – the Götzschtal Bridge is simply THE architectural highlight of a hike along the Göltzsch River. With over 26 million bricks, the Göltzschtal Bridge is the largest brick bridge in the world and is considered a landmark of the Vogtland region. The viaduct spans the Göltzsch Valley, 574 meters long and 78 meters high. It has a total …

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October 12, 2024,Köhlersteig – 🏛️ Göltzschtalbrücke Runde von Obergrochlitz

It was a very nice tour. A bit of everything. Loose but also firm ground. Tour only with sturdy shoes.
The Vogtland Panorama Trail is particularly good.

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October 17, 2024,Köhlersteig – 🏛️ Göltzschtalbrücke Runde von Obergrochlitz

Wow, what a fantastic hike that was today. Everything was perfect. My hiking companion Beate,
sunshine, colorful mixed deciduous forest and the temperature was just right too. The icing on the cake were the wonderful hiking trails. Almost only narrow paths through the nature around the Göltzschtal bridge.
The Köhlersteig is around 9 km long and winds up and down …

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October 24, 2023,2023 10 24 Köhlersteig – Köhlerspitze - Göltschtalbrücke

Unfortunately, the way back from the Göltschtal Bridge was in the drizzle and some of the paths were not clearly visible due to fallen leaves - lots of delicious mushrooms along the way 😏

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September 30, 2023,Göltzsch Touren - Köhlersteig

What can I say, it was a great tour. The Köhlersteig has the same character as the EPW and requires sure-footedness in places, but you will be rewarded with great views. The Göltzschtal Bridge was the goal. What a building, very interesting and impressive. My favorite resting place on the tour is the “Göltzschtalbrückenblick Netzschkau”. It's simply beautiful how the …

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January 15, 2022,Köhlerspitze – Köhlersteig Runde von Mylau

We started at P2 right under the Göltschtalbrücke. The P2 is free of charge, the P1 is chargeable.

After a short stretch in the direction of P1, the path led us straight onto the hiking trail and into nature. The entire circular route leads mostly through forest.

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June 23, 2024,Göltzschtal und Köhlerspitzen

I've had the famous bridge on my radar for years. Now it's finally time! It looks huge in pictures, but when you stand right in front of it, you're speechless. The tour along the Göltzsch is varied. I even saw dippers. Unfortunately, they didn't have time for a photo shoot. (Or I was too slow!) Unfortunately, a significant part of …

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Bastei Rocks – Köhlersteig Trail loop from Netzschkau

Bastei Rocks

Kutscherbock Viewpoint

Rothenthaler Alps

View of the Göltzsch Valley

Köhlersteig Trail

Köhlersteig

Köhlerspitze Viewpoint (345 m)

Below the Göltzsch Viaduct

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