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Burgk Castle – Jägersteig Trail loop from Burgk

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Burgk Castle – Jägersteig Trail loop from Burgk

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Burgk Castle – Jägersteig Trail loop from Burgk

02:26

21.1km

420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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156 m

Wooden Knight Sculpture at Burgk Castle

Highlight • Monument

Great photo opportunity

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499 m

Burgk Castle

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The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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1.86 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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7.99 km

An der Bretmühle

Forest

9.17 km

Nikolauskapelle - the smallest chapel in Central Germany

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The village of Dörflas is picturesquely situated in the landscape of the Thuringian Vogtland not far from the Saale. Here is probably the smallest church in Central Germany. It was …

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10.3 km

Ruhholz

Forest

16.0 km

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

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Great view of Burgk Castle

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16.0 km

Jägersteig Trail

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The beautiful Jägersteig. I ran it once in winter, it was just wonderful. I thought it could also be done with an MTB. It was awesome. I had to dismount …

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20.1 km

View of Saale River Bend and Schloss Burgk

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Beautiful path, makes hiking fun, the place with the view is great.

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20.3 km

View of Burgk Castle and the Saale Bend

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The white of the castle stands out from the green of the trees, and there are many great viewpoints of the castle.

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21.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

3.69 km

3.58 km

2.04 km

412 m

393 m

Surfaces

8.53 km

7.52 km

3.35 km

901 m

795 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Burgk Castle – Jägersteig Trail loop from Burgk

Wooden Knight Sculpture at Burgk Castle

Burgk Castle

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

Nikolauskapelle - the smallest chapel in Central Germany

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

Jägersteig Trail

View of Saale River Bend and Schloss Burgk

View of Burgk Castle and the Saale Bend

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