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Walking route · Plauen · Updated on 14 November 2026

Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Plauen-Hof walk

Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Plauen-Hof is a walk of 36.9 km from Plauen. Along the way you'll find 116 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points and 6 public toilets.

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Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Plauen-Hof
Johann-Christian-Reinhart-Cabinett · after 35.7 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 36.9 km
  • ± 9:05 h
  • ↑ 533 m · ↓ 364 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • National route

  1. Start in Plauen

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet.

  2. 33.8 km · 42 benches

    Observation tower

    33.8 km

    Observation tower

  3. 695 m · 18 benches

    Public toilet

    34.5 km

  4. 233 m · 8 benches

    Water point

    34.7 km

  5. 345 m · 12 benches

    Public toilet

    35 km

  6. 704 m · 12 benches

    Johann-Christian-Reinhart-Cabinett and 1 more

    35.7 km

    Museum Bayerisches Vogtland

  7. 274 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    36 km

  8. 584 m · 8 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    36.6 km

  9. 284 m · 11 benches

    Finish

    36.9 km

    At the finish: public toilet.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 34.5 kmBetween 0 km and 34.5 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

3 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Observation tower: Observation tower

    Observation tower · after 33.8 km

  • Johann-Christian-Reinhart-Cabinett
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    Museum · after 35.7 km

  • Museum Bayerisches Vogtland
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    Museum · after 35.8 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 533 m
Down
↓ 364 m
Highest point
604 m
Lowest point
334 m
  • 5-10% slope · 5.2 km
  • 10-15% slope · 371 m
  • 1 flight of stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

36.9 km in total
  • Track: 15 km
  • Path: 7.2 km
  • Street: 6.7 km
  • Road: 5.2 km
  • Footpath: 2.3 km
  • Busy road: 200 m
  • Stairs: 1 flight of stairs

Surfaces

36.9 km in total
  • Asphalt: 10.7 km
  • Unpaved: 6.2 km
  • Paved: 3.3 km
  • Gravel: 2.8 km
  • Unknown: 13.8 km

About the walking route Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Plauen-Hof

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Plauen-Hof is a walking route of 36.9 km that starts in Plauen. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Observation tower (after 33.8 km), Johann-Christian-Reinhart-Cabinett (after 35.7 km) and Museum Bayerisches Vogtland (after 35.8 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 533 m in total and descend 364 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 9:05 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (15 km), path (7.2 km) and street (6.7 km). Of the surface, 10.7 km asphalt and 6.2 km unpaved. For 13.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 116 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points and 6 public toilets. You can fill your bottle after 34.7 km and after 36.6 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 34.5 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii»

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Burgruinen Burgstein/KrebesBurgruinen Burgstein/KrebesCastle · 113 m from the route
  2. 2Schloss PlauenSchloss PlauenCastle · 232 m from the route
  3. 3Galerie e. o. plauenGalerie e. o. plauenMuseum · 444 m from the route
  4. 4VogtlandmuseumVogtlandmuseumMuseum · 458 m from the route
  5. 5Julius Mosen (1803 - 1867)Julius Mosen (1803 - 1867)Memorial · 529 m from the route
  6. 6Burgruine WiedersbergBurgruine WiedersbergCastle · 706 m from the route
  7. 7Schaustickerei Plauener SpitzeSchaustickerei Plauener SpitzeMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  8. 8BärensteinturmBärensteinturmObservation tower · 1.6 km from the route
  9. 9Schloss HofeckSchloss HofeckCastle · 1.7 km from the route
  10. 10Wasserschloss GeilsdorfWasserschloss GeilsdorfRuins · 1.9 km from the route
  11. 11Wasserturm NeundorfWasserturm NeundorfViewpoint · 1.9 km from the route
  12. 12Kemmler-TurmKemmler-TurmMonument · 2.3 km from the route
  13. 13Kletterpark UntreuseeKletterpark UntreuseeAttraction · 3.5 km from the route
  14. 14Feste TürbelFeste TürbelRuins · 3.9 km from the route
  15. 15Rittergut MagwitzRittergut MagwitzCastle · 4.2 km from the route
  16. 16Ruine SteinRuine SteinCastle · 4.3 km from the route
  17. 17Drei-Freistaaten-SteinDrei-Freistaaten-SteinAttraction · 5.2 km from the route
  18. 18Schloss JößnitzSchloss JößnitzCastle · 5.6 km from the route
  19. 19Schloss OberkotzauSchloss OberkotzauCastle · 6.1 km from the route
  20. 20Julius-Mosen-TurmJulius-Mosen-TurmObservation tower · 6.7 km from the route
  21. 21RuinsRuinsRuins · 6.9 km from the route
  22. 22Elster ViaductElster ViaductAttraction · 6.9 km from the route
  23. 23MemorialMemorialMemorial · 7.1 km from the route
  24. 24Holländerwindmühle SyrauHolländerwindmühle SyrauMuseum · 7.2 km from the route
  25. 25Jean-Paul-Museum JoditzJean-Paul-Museum JoditzMuseum · 7.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Plauen-Hof?

Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Plauen-Hof is 36.9 km long. Allow ± 9:05 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Plauen.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 533 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 6 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 34.5 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Observation tower, Johann-Christian-Reinhart-Cabinett and Museum Bayerisches Vogtland.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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