Neustadt/Vogtland: Hiking, Cycling and Far-reaching Views

Neustadt/Vogtland offers several highlights for a trip focused on hiking, far-reaching views and cycling. Bezelberg, Felsenweg 3b and the Falkenstein–Oelsnitz cycle route provide some specific points of interest. When looking for a hotel, you can consider whether to prioritize viewpoints and hiking trails or access to the cycle route in Siebenhitz.

Viewpoints in Neustadt

At 638 meters, Bezelberg is the landmark of Neustadt/Vogtland. From the observation plateau, you can see across the northern and western Vogtland. Neudorf, a settlement within Neustadt, is also known for its far-reaching views and is located close to Werda Reservoir. Bezelberg is all about the views from the plateau; Neudorf also offers proximity to the reservoir.

Hiking in and around Neustadt

Felsenweg 3b runs through the forests of the Geigenbach valley and around Werda Reservoir before reaching the open heights around Neustadt and continuing to Falkenstein. Along the way, rock formations offer places to stop and linger. In some places, the far-reaching views across Poppengrün, Neustadt and Oberwinn extend as far as Thuringia. The route therefore combines forest, the reservoir area, rock formations and open heights.

Near Neustadt, wide hiking trails in the Ore Mountains–Vogtland Nature Park offer further opportunities for relaxation and experiencing nature. For planning your outings, it is useful to distinguish between a specific route and the wider range of hiking options in the nature park: Felsenweg has a defined route, while the nature park trails provide a broader setting for walks and hikes.

Before setting out, check the current route, trail markings and access. Conditions along the route and visibility may vary.

Cycling and regional routes

The district of Siebenhitz offers direct access to the Falkenstein–Oelsnitz cycle route. When planning, you can consider this route as a specific point of reference alongside the hiking options around Neustadt.

The Vogtland as a whole offers opportunities for hiking, cycling and mountain biking in its forests and green hills. Most cycle routes in the region are near bus or train stops. Bicycles can be carried free of charge in the Vogtland, subject to available capacity on the vehicle. This regional information applies to the Vogtland, not just Neustadt.

Train connections are another regional travel option: the Vogtland can be reached by ICE and regional services, which serve places including Plauen and Auerbach. If you are planning to travel by train, check the timetables before your trip.

Events and Vogtland culture

An open-air church service is held on Bezelberg every year on Ascension Day. Farm festivals take place every two years at the Hofscheune in Poppengrün. If you would like to plan your stay around one of these events, check the latest dates and program details in advance.

Beyond Neustadt, the Vogtland is associated with musical instrument making, including violins, tubas and trombones. Musical instruments have been made in the Upper Vogtland for more than 350 years. This regional cultural connection adds another theme to consider when planning your trip, alongside nature and trails.

Discover more destinations

Zwoschwitz, Netzschkau, Markneukirchen, Plauen, Falkenstein/Vogtland, Oelsnitz/Vogtland, Oberheinsdorf, Neumark

For the main travel overview: Vogtland.