Discover masterpieces Truly masterful things await the hiker on the next stages. Whether it is the Vogtland Panorama Weg® itself, masterfully composed into the greenery of the landscape, or the musical instrument making, which here in the Vogtland "Musikwinkel" can look back on a tradition of over 350 years. In small workshops, hand-crafted instruments are made here, which carry the sound of the Vogtland to the whole world.
After leaving Bad Brambach, it becomes legendary and somewhat eerie when you reach the Galgenberg. According to legend, a young girl was accidentally executed here because a messenger who was to deliver the verdict accidentally wiped his forehead with a white cloth when he was already visible in the distance. When he realized his mistake, his head rolled as well. To this day, the headless messenger is said to ride his rounds on his horse around the Galgenberg at ghost hour……
The undoubtedly next highlight is the 664 m high Wirtsberg in Landwüst, on whose summit a striking building serves as a rest area. Because of its shape, it is affectionately called "Lemon squeezer" by locals. The panoramic view from here is one of the most beautiful distant views of the region. Now the path leads directly into the Vogtland Music Corner to Markneukirchen. A visit to the pretty small music town should definitely not be missed. The first mention of the place dates back to 1274, founded by the Vogts of Plauen. In the 17th century, Bohemian violin makers settled here, who had to leave Bohemia for religious reasons. In 1677, the first violin makers guild in Germany was founded. In the following years, more and more instrument makers settled in the area. Markneukirchen is still regarded today with its over 100 workshops and manufactories as the center of German orchestral instrument making.
True masterpieces are created here. In the Erlebniswelt Musikinstrumentenbau Vogtland® in Markneukirchen and in the delightful Musical Instrument Museum, one can experience how the instruments are made and learn about the history.
