Walking route · Weischlitz · Updated on 14 November 2026

Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Variante über Geilsdorf walk

Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Variante über Geilsdorf is a walk of 6.2 km from Weischlitz. Along the way you'll find 10 benches.

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6.2 km
± 1:35 h
↑ 109 m · ↓ 99 m
Easy
From A to B
National route

Start in Weischlitz
0 km
6.2 km · 10 benches
Finish
6.2 km

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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

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Elevation and terrain

Up: ↑ 109 m
Down: ↓ 99 m
Highest point: 522 m
Lowest point: 434 m

5-10% slope · 1.6 km

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

Way types

6.2 km in total

Road: 5.4 km
Track: 825 m

Surfaces

6.2 km in total

Asphalt: 2.5 km
Unpaved: 825 m
Unknown: 2.9 km

About the walking route Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Variante über Geilsdorf

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

Where do you walk?

Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Variante über Geilsdorf is a walking route of 6.2 km that starts in Weischlitz. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 109 m in total and descend 99 m. Allow ± 1:35 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is road (5.4 km) and track (825 m). Of the surface, 2.5 km asphalt and 825 m unpaved. For 2.9 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 10 benches. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. 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.

1Wasserschloss GeilsdorfRuins · 163 m from the route
2Burgruinen Burgstein/KrebesCastle · 174 m from the route
3Feste TürbelRuins · 3.3 km from the route
4Rittergut MagwitzCastle · 4.2 km from the route
5Ruine SteinCastle · 4.9 km from the route
6Drei-Freistaaten-SteinAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
7Burgruine WiedersbergCastle · 5.6 km from the route
8Wasserturm NeundorfViewpoint · 7.3 km from the route
9MemorialMemorial · 7.4 km from the route
10Galerie e. o. plauenMuseum · 8.9 km from the route
11VogtlandmuseumMuseum · 8.9 km from the route
12Julius Mosen (1803 - 1867)Memorial · 9.1 km from the route
13Kemmler-TurmMonument · 9.1 km from the route
14Schloss PlauenCastle · 9.3 km from the route
15BärensteinturmObservation tower · 9.3 km from the route
16Observation towerObservation tower · 8.2 km from the route
17Observation towerObservation tower · 8.2 km from the route
18Observation towerObservation tower · 8.2 km from the route
19Gedenktafel für zerstörte SynagogeMemorial · 8.6 km from the route
20Fabrik der FädenMuseum · 8.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Variante über Geilsdorf?

Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Variante über Geilsdorf is 6.2 km long. Allow ± 1:35 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 Weischlitz.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 109 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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