The family-friendly Paul Schulz educational trail leads through the idyllic Syratal landscape protection area as well as the Plauen city park and ends at the Bärenstein tower, from where you have a wonderful view of the city and far beyond the Vogtland region.
Many natural sights and numerous information boards draw attention to remarkable and special features in nature. The Syratal landscape protection area with the railway viaduct Syratal bridge, remarkable street trees on the avenue to the former sawmill, city park with city park pond, lookout tower Bärenstein – wonderful view of Plauen and far beyond the Vogtland region – make the educational trail an experience.
Worth seeing:
- Syratal bridge
- Bärenstein tower with beautiful view
Paul Schulz
The teacher and local historian Paul Schulz (1888-1956) acquired extensive knowledge of the local botany during his hikes through the Vogtland and as a teacher and local historian achieved great merits. He belonged to scientific associations that dealt with geology and nature research in the Vogtland region.
