Since Moßbach is poorly accessible by public transport, I recommend combining the stage from Moßbach to Neustadt/O. with route 14 from Weida to Moßbach and planning an overnight stay in Moßbach. The hike leads through the Plothener pond area, also known as the "Land of a Thousand Ponds," which belongs to the "Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale" Nature Park. You will come to the widely visible Knapp windmill of Linda and reach the Lutherweg again in the Kleine Bauernholz forest area, which will accompany you to Neustadt a. d. Orla.
Author’s recommendation
The following book describes the hike and the entire region very well:
A HIKING & TRAVEL GUIDE for active holidaymakers, hikers, car and cultural tourists with hikes around Gera, in the Thuringian Vogtland and on the Weiße Elster Trail, Thuringian Lutherweg, Zeulenroda Reservoir Trail, Weidatalweg, Hohenwarte Reservoir Trail and in the Plothener pond area.
Land and people section: Useful information about nature, history, culture, language & cuisine
Travel section: Description of towns, villages, regions with their sights
Hiking section: 39 hiking route descriptions with overview maps
Info section: Information about opening times, addresses, accommodations, sport opportunities, museums...
Travel & hiking guide GERA & Thuringian Vogtland
Volume 3
Publisher REISEBUCH-KARHU
ISBN: 9783981657722
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Route: Moßbach - Plothener ponds: Hausteich, Neuer Teich, Fürstenteich... – Linda with windmill - Blankenholz - Birkigt, you meet the Lutherweg again - Grosses Bauernholz – Moderitz – Neustadt/Orla. Accommodation in Neustadt/Orla.
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A HIKING & TRAVEL GUIDE for active holidaymakers, hikers, car and cultural tourists with hikes around Gera, in the Thuringian Vogtland and on the Weiße Elster Trail, Thuringian Lutherweg, Zeulenroda Reservoir Trail, Weidatalweg, Hohenwarte Reservoir Trail and in the Plothener pond area
In the four parts inside the covers you will find: Land and people: Useful information about nature, history, culture, language & cuisine Travel section: Description of towns, villages, regions with their sights Hiking section: 39 hiking route descriptions with overview maps Info section: Information about opening times, addresses, accommodations, sport opportunities, museums... Many photos that whet the appetite for traveling, recipes and legends.
• 39 hiking routes opening up the Thuringian & Saxon Vogtland
• hikes in Gera on the Luther circular route "Katharina's Spange"
• explore & experience the valleys of the White Elster, Weida & Saale
• impressive water landscapes: Zeulenroda Lake, Bleiloch & Hohenwarte Reservoirs - Thuringian Sea, Dreba-Plothener pond area, Pirk & Pöhl reservoirs
• Castles & palaces of the Reussian princes: Osterburg, Burgk Castle, Ranis & Posterstein Castles, Upper & Lower Castle in Greiz, hunting lodges in Hummelshain & Trockenborn-Wolfersdorf
Travel & hiking guide
Volume 3
Publisher REISEBUCH-KARHU
Price: €17.95
ISBN: 9783981657722
Number of pages: 288
1st edition April 2017
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