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Sitzendorf

Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Sitzendorf

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Sitzendorf

Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Sitzendorf

Moderate

4.8

(27)

127

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Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Sitzendorf

02:16

8.37km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Bus stop

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1.45 km

Schwarza Riverside Trail

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A very nice cycle path from Sitzendorf to Schwarzburg. Of course you can go hiking there. Enjoy the nature and relax.

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2.80 km

Suspension Bridge over the Schwarza River

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Schwarzburg is not only rich in history, but also highly recommended for its landscape. A very pretty suspension bridge.

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3.39 km

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

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Schwarzburg Castle is located high above the valley, in the midst of wooded mountains. The first mention of Schwarzburg and the Count of Schwarzburg comes from the year 1071. The …

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3.69 km

The armory is the only preserved, free-standing armory in Germany. The extensive collection of equipment and weapons can only be admired with a one-hour guided tour that starts every hour on the hour.

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3.81 km

View of Schwarzburg Castle and the Schwarzatal valley

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Here you can find out about the signing of the constitution by Friedrich Ebert.

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4.28 km

Talkirche Schwarzburg

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located in the center of Schwarzburg

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4.34 km

Schwarzburg Castle

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Schwarzburg Castle offers an exciting blend of history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature. Don't miss the Imperial Hall with its imperial portraits, the Princely Armory with its unique collection of weapons, and the magnificent view of the Schwarza Valley.

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5.26 km

Panorama Trail Schwarzatal

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In autumn you have a wonderful view up here.

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8.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

1.97 km

1.26 km

643 m

348 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.45 km

906 m

891 m

491 m

371 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 4 July

22°C

14°C

77 %

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Comments

May 18, 2023,Vatertagsrunde bei Schwarzburg

This year, our Father's Day tour took us to the beautiful Schwarzatal to the castle, to the Mosshäuschen, then to Sitzendorf for delicious ice cream and a visit to one of the oldest Bismark towers in Germany

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June 25, 2024,Von Schwarzburg nach Unterweißbach

Short hike to the historic Schwarzburg and further through the beautiful valley of the Schwarza with subsequent cable car ride in Unterweisbach (up and down and at the top and back and at the bottom equally) 😉

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April 9, 2025,Von der Pocherbrücke hinauf zum Schloss Schwarzburg

We parked in the large, free hiking parking lot at the Pocher Bridge and hiked from there through the Schwarzatal Valley to Schwarzburg. There, we climbed the castle and then walked back to the car on the other side of the river.

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Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Sitzendorf

Schwarza Riverside Trail

Suspension Bridge over the Schwarza River

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building