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Ziegenrück on the Saale River – Saale Tower loop from Ziegenrück

Ziegenrück on the Saale River – Saale Tower loop from Ziegenrück

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Ziegenrück on the Saale River – Saale Tower loop from Ziegenrück

01:36

28.1km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: April 4, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Parking

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146 m

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

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Ziegenrück is simply a small, sleepy place between the Thuringian seas. The food is very good and there are countless beautiful cycling and hiking trails. A detour is worthwhile.

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1.27 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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9.11 km

View of the Saale River

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Very quiet and beautiful, not far from here the entrance to the Saale cycle path.

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14.1 km

Saale Tower

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The 43-meter-high tower is made of a steel and wood construction. The curved wood construction makes it architecturally interesting. You have to pay an entrance fee and climb 192 steps …

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14.1 km

Burgk Observation Tower Parking Lot

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For hikes that start in Burgk, there is a public car park at the entrance to the town. The community doesn't want visitors' cars in town, so everyone should park …

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15.2 km

View of Schloss Burgk

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Very nice view of Burgk Castle.

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16.1 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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16.1 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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28.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

3.00 km

1.52 km

1.36 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

9.98 km

2.11 km

554 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Thursday 28 May

26°C

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Ziegenrück on the Saale River – Saale Tower loop from Ziegenrück

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

View of the Saale River

Saale Tower

Burgk Observation Tower Parking Lot

View of Schloss Burgk

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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