Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Neumühle (Elster)

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Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Neumühle (Elster)

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Elsterwehr – View of the Rüßdorfer Alps loop from Neumühle (Elster)

02:11

7.25km

190m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.63 km

View of Lehnamühle

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Nice break area with a view of the Lehnamühle.

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2.58 km

Rüßdorf Tunnel

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The tunnel is currently closed.

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2.71 km

Elsterwehr

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The Elsterwehr is used to generate energy.

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2.92 km

Bench with a view of the White Elster

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Nice place to take a break.

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3.66 km

Rüßburg (Refuge castle 13th/14th century)

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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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4.04 km

View of the Rüßdorfer Alps

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Nice viewpoint 😎

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4.21 km

Rüßdorfer Alpen Trail on the Elsterperlenweg

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Beautiful exposed section of the EPW.

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6.81 km

Memorial Rest Area for Heinrich Fritz and Wilhelm Pieck

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Here the court photographer Heinrich Fritz (1831-1913) and the first President of the GDR Wilhelm Pieck (1876-1960) are commemorated.

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7.25 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

1.78 km

509 m

472 m

234 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.61 km

623 m

512 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

11°C

-1°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

December 24, 2021,Wanderung - Frohe Weihnacht - Elsterwehr bei Neumühle entlang der Weißen Elster -

Merry Christmas to all comedians.
Short hike along the White Elster.
The paths reminded us a little of the Altmühltal and the names of the paths of the Alps (Rüßdorfer Alpenweg).

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