Saxony, Germany · Europe
Oelsnitz is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bösenbrunn, 49km from Loket Castle.
Oelsnitz is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 12,686, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Oelsnitz sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oelsnitz to your route.
Oelsnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈœlsnɪts] ; Upper Sorbian: Wolešnica) is a town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the White Elster river, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south of Plauen and 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Zwickau.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, Oelsnitz belonged to theRead more
margraves of Meissen, and later to the electors of Saxony.
Nearby is the village of Voigtsberg, with the remains of a castle, once a residence of the governor (Vogt) of the Vogtland.
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Oelsnitz is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.4147 latitude, 12.1695 longitude.
Oelsnitz has a population of approximately 12,686 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany5 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
Germany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.
30 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Museum in the birthplace of Audi tracing Saxon automobile history from Horch and DKW through Trabant and modern Volkswagen.
40 km · about 45 min drive
castle
A stout Romanesque-Gothic castle on a rocky spur encircled by the Ohre river, near Karlovy Vary.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
An elegant spa town famous for its hot springs, ornate colonnades, and pastel-colored buildings nestled in a forested valley.
54 km · about 60 min drive
racetrack
A uniquely anti-clockwise circuit in Saxony with dramatic elevation changes, famous as a left-turn-dominant MotoGP venue.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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