Discover Harth-Pöllnitz

Wetlands and nature watching at Lake Frießnitz

An observation tower and the “Brehm” circular hiking trail, with information boards, have been established at Lake Frießnitz so visitors can experience its diverse wildlife and plant life. The care of the wet meadows is also part of the landscape: water buffalo graze there. For observing the lake, the lower platform of the NABU observation tower is suitable for wheelchair users. If this accessibility is important to your plans, check the conditions on site.

Circular hiking trail with different route lengths

The signposted circular trail around Lake Frießnitz is about 20.3 kilometres long; shorter options are 8.2 and 14.3 kilometres. This lets you choose the route length to suit your plans. The trail passes through Struth and Großebersdorf, over Sandberg, along the Frießnitz Lake protected natural landmark and past the Waldflachmoor protected natural landmark. It also passes the Burkersdorf ponds and forms a loop in Frießnitz. Before setting out, check the signs and route information on site.

Castles, a church and village history

In Niederpöllnitz, the tower of the former moated castle is thought to date from the time of the witness Gottschalk von Polniz, mentioned in a document from 1238. In Burkersdorf, a manor village is documented as early as 1209; a castle and a church stand above the village green. You can also explore the village’s landscape by looking out over the Burkersdorf ponds: a chain of ponds stretches into the forest. These places offer a distinct focus alongside the nature experience for anyone interested in historic buildings and the character of long-established villages.

Cultural attractions in Greiz

Since 2010, the permanent exhibition “From the Land of the Vogts to the Principality of Reuss of the Elder Line” has been housed in the Upper Castle in Greiz. It explores the history of the Vogts, lords, imperial counts and imperial princes of Reuss, as well as the associated culture of small-state courts. The museum in the Upper Castle also offers a multimedia history experience featuring a computer-animated account of the building’s history and an interactive journey through time.

The Lower Castle in Greiz houses a museum and a textile demonstration workshop. Established in 1998, the workshop presents the production and history of Greiz’s textile industry; children and adults can take part in the manual production process. Architecture and parkland are also attractions in Greiz: the Summer Palace was built as a summer residence for the princes of Reuss of the Elder Line and is one of the earliest Neoclassical buildings in central Germany. Greiz Park lies at the foot of the wooded castle hill. As a 19th-century landscape park, its overall design has been designated a national cultural monument.

Choose a holiday apartment based on what you want to see

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can start by choosing your focus: nature watching and the circular trail at Lake Frießnitz, local history in Niederpöllnitz and Burkersdorf, or cultural attractions in Greiz. This way, you can choose accommodation that suits your actual travel plans.

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Go to the main travel overview: Greiz.