Nature and Culture

13.45 km long

Round trip

Difficulty: easy

Condition: very easy

Hiking

3:15 h
13.45 km
44 m
44 m
158 m
185 m
27 m
Start: Frohburg station
Destination: Frohburg station

The circular hike from Frohburg crosses the state borders of Saxony and Thuringia into the nature reserve "Eschefelder Teiche" and back.

The charming town of Frohburg is worth seeing for multiple reasons. With rich forest landscapes, the Wyhra river, its lush river meadows, and idyllic ponds, you still encounter a piece of untouched nature here. The circular hike leads into the nature reserve "Eschefelder Teiche", a 525-hectare area home to more than 100 bird species. At the nature conservation station Teichhaus, operated by NABU Saxony since 1996, exhibitions and the library provide insight into this unique cultural landscape. Besides nature lovers, enthusiasts of historical sights, recreation seekers, and sports and action fans will find something for themselves. A visit to Frohburg Castle with its extensive ceramics and toy collection and the adjoining English-style park should definitely be planned.

Pavements

Street (9%)

Asphalt (52%)

Gravel (11%)

Trail (12%)

Path (16%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

From the station, the route goes towards the town center to the outdoor natural swimming pool through the castle park towards the castle. The castle invites visitors with Feuerriegel, toy, and changing exhibitions. Next is the Eschefelder Teiche, a European bird sanctuary and nature reserve. The Teichhaus also houses the NABU nature conservation station. Along the large pond, you reach Eschefeld. On the path "Zu den Fünf Linden", passing meadows and fields, you return towards Frohburg. Through the district of Röthgen, you head back to the town. The postal milepost and the potter girl by Kurt Feuerriegel are worth seeing here on the way back to Frohburg.

Tour information

Loop Road

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, provisions, and sun protection on hot days.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

By car: Follow B2, take the A72 to Leipziger Str. in Borna, leave A72. Take Hauptstraße, Str. des Friedens, and Bahnhofstraße to the market in Frohburg.

Parking

Parking lot at Frohburg station

Public transportation