Sohl: Natural swimming pool, walking trails, healing spring and cemetery chapel

Sohl combines natural surroundings, local history and several destinations for a stay in the Vogtland region. The village landscape includes the natural swimming pool, walking trails through the spruce forests, the healing spring, the cemetery chapel and an Easter pyramid on the Vogtland Easter Trail. A suggested hike starts in Sohl and, after crossing the B 92, leads onto the Sohler Weg.

Natural swimming pool in Sohl with sunbathing lawn and sports areas

The natural swimming pool in Sohl is a public facility with free admission. Its amenities include a sunbathing lawn, a playground, a sports field with artificial turf and a basketball hoop, as well as an area for playing volleyball. The sports field combines artificial turf and a basketball hoop; the volleyball area is a separate part of the facility. Sports enthusiasts can distinguish between the sports field and the separate volleyball area. The sunbathing lawn and playground are also part of the complex. For planning the day, the four areas can be considered individually. At the natural swimming pool in Sohl, you can plan the playground, sunbathing lawn and sports areas separately for your daily schedule.

Spruce forests and walking trails around Sohl

Sohl is surrounded by dense, evergreen spruce forests and has an extensive, largely well-marked network of paths for leisurely walks. The spruce forests provide the scenic setting for the walking trails around Sohl. The forest spring between the historic village of Raun and Sohl is one destination for such walks. A walk can be planned around Sohl or towards the forest spring between Raun and Sohl.

Suggested hike across the B 92 to the Sohler Weg

A suggested hike starts in Sohl, crosses the B 92 and then leads onto the Sohler Weg. When planning this route, the start in Sohl, the road crossing and the subsequent section of the path can be considered in this order. The B 92 marks a clear transition in the course of the route.

Sohl healing spring with historical mention

The healing spring is considered the oldest known medicinal spring in the Vogtland region. It was first mentioned in official documents as early as 1538.

Cemetery chapel and Easter pyramid on the Easter Trail

The cemetery chapel is a rendered building with a prominent roof turret and is of local historical importance. Since 2025, Sohl has also had a decorated Easter pyramid as a new attraction on the Vogtland Easter Trail. It was created as part of a community initiative launched by the village club. For those interested in culture, the healing spring, cemetery chapel and Easter pyramid are specific points of interest in Sohl.

Getting to Sohl and dining near the springs

City bus route 94 from Bad Elster also serves Sohl. Coming from Bad Elster, route 94 is therefore the relevant bus connection. If you are travelling from Bad Elster, route 94 can be included in your journey to Sohl. Near the springs, there is an inn serving traditional home-style cuisine and game dishes from its own fallow deer herd.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bad Elster.