Best forest trails in Bad Elster

Popular running event in the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park, Saxony. This is the 12 km version of the Königslauf. The route runs along forest paths and footpaths that are easy to run on, with roads only rarely having to be crossed. Starting from the NaturTheater Bad Elster, the route leads through the picturesque Zeidelweidetal valley. Highlights of the route: - Varied paths - Bad Elster spa centre - Zeidelweide valley - High stone - Hunter's pond

This pleasant loop begins at the Sohl train station and leads through the wooded hills of the Vogtland towards the traditional spa town of Bad Elster. The path rises gently through shaded coniferous and deciduous forests and runs directly to the historic Naturtheater Bad Elster, an atmospheric open-air stage in a quiet forest clearing. The Royal Saxon Garden Inspector Paul Schindel built this first forest stage in Saxony at the beginning of the twentieth century, inspired by the natural...

This route starts in Bad Elster and explores the forest to the west of the town, which borders the Czech Republic at times. It begins with the use of the Kuhbergwerg and leads past the Kuhberg. It then turns left onto the Ringweg. The rest of the hike follows this path through the forest and winds its way back to the town.

Stage 5 of the long-distance hiking trail "Vogtland Panorama Weg", Saxony. This is the fifth stage of the panoramic Vogtland Panorama Trail, which runs for around 229 kilometres from the Göltzschtal bridge through the Vogtland region. The starting point of the fifth stage of the certified quality trail is Bad Elster and the section ends in Bad Brambach. Cultural attractions and beautiful, picture-perfect landscapes provide plenty of variety. There are accommodation and refreshment stops...

Versatile circular hike near Bad Elster, Saxony. This extensive, long hiking trail is definitely one of the more challenging tours. You start at Sohl railway station and begin with a challenging ascent. With several ascents and descents, the route leads via Markneuenkirchn, Hermsgrün and back via Adorf/Vogtland. Along the way, you will be surprised time and again with fantastic views. Highlights: - varied route - more challenging tour - Local flora and fauna