Lindwurmpfad Kürbitz

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4.8km

356 - 440m

Distance

78hm

81hm

Ascent

01:18h

Duration

Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur

Brief description: The circular route presents the 800-year history of Kürbitz as well as geological and scenic information about it.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Experience
Starting point: Kürbitz church square
Route: Kürbitz village

Landgasthof Strobel restaurant
0.1 km

Plauen town
1.1 km

Zum Grünen Tal restaurant
4.6 km

Landgasthof Strobel restaurant
4.7 km

Kürbitz village
4.8 km

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Description: According to legend, the lord of the manor of Kürbitz, Jobst von Feilitzsch, killed a dragon that was wreaking havoc in the forests around Kürbitz and threatening the farmers. The fateful encounter between the dragon and the knight freed Kürbitz from the reign of terror, but ended fatally for both. In honour of their saviour, the villagers erected a particularly magnificent tombstone for the knight Feilitzsch, whose relief shows the hero with sword and armour, at his feet the slain beast. This tombstone can still be seen today in the Savator Church. And the legend is also still a living part of the village culture. If you want to trace it, you can go on the six-kilometre-long Kürbitzer Lindwurmpfad.
Directions: It is recommended to walk in the direction of Thiergartner Str.
Highest point: 440 m
Endpoint: Kürbitz church square
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Trail conditions: some village road, mainly field and forest paths - sturdy footwear is recommended.
Tips: Salvatorkirche Kürbitz, Tel.: +49 37436 2372, Elsterbrücke, Griebenherde, Herrenhaus Kürbitz, SR2 Monument, NSG Burgteich, Rastplatz Koßberg.
At all the above-mentioned points there are boards describing the place and its history, including historical photos.
Additional information: Vogtländisches Mühlenviertel & Burgstein Area Office
Am Park 1, 08539 Leubnitz, Tel.: 037431- 86200 / www.burgstein.de

Refreshment stop

Gasthof "Zum grünen Thal" Kürbitz http://www.xn--zschck-eua.de/gastwirtschaft.html Tel.: 037436 2495
Public transportation: For travel by train and bus, please contact the Vogtland Tourist and Transport Office on 03744 / 19449 or online at www.vogtlandauskunft.de.
Parking: Parking on the church square or on Alte Weischlitzer Straße in front of the Elster bridge