Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

04:46

65.4km

1,070m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.2 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.0 km

Saaler Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful, easy to drive bike path with very good surface.

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26.1 km

Saale Cycle Path Rest Area Gräfenwarth

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Ideal place for a relaxing break directly opposite the Gräfenwarth football field 👌🏻

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31.5 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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32.1 km

Burgk Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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32.7 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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42.2 km

View of Bleiloch Reservoir Near Saalburg

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From up here you have the perfect view over the Bleiloch dam in the direction of Saalburg Beach to the opposite bank and the barrier wall 👌🏻

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43.3 km

Saalburg

Archaeological Site

47.3 km

Bleiloch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled in picturesque mixed forest, which extends on beautiful hills, lies the lead-hole reservoir. A dream for every cyclist, because around the lake there are many beautiful bike paths that …

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55.9 km

Saaldorf Saale Bridge

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the Saale and the reservoir.

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65.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

16.7 km

14.3 km

8.07 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.6 km

9.23 km

2.10 km

673 m

670 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

3°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

September 16, 2023,Wanderparkplatz Selbitzplatz - Schloß Burgk u zurück

What a wonderful bike tour...it'll be a "loop" next year and I'm already looking forward to it...☀️🚴‍♀️☀️

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September 21, 2022,Saaleradweg: 2. Etappe: Von Lichtenberg nach Walsburg

The 2nd stage took us from Lichtenberg stadt-lichtenberg.de/burg
(near Blankenstein) to Walsburg (near Ziegenrück). An impressive stage in every respect. The highlights here are the Saaleturm, which we visited on our way, and Burgk Castle.
schloss-burgk.de

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March 25, 2024,Saaleradweg: #3 Harra ~> Ziegenrück

Third stage on Germany's most demanding river cycle path has been completed. Here is the link to our blog fahrrad-touren-blog.blogspot.com/2024/03/saaleradweg-3-harra-ziegenruck.html

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June 13, 2024,Saaleradweg : Etappe 3 von Blankenstein nach Ziegenrück<13.06.2024>

a difficult and exhausting stage. There are some considerable climbs and descents along the route, up to 16%. Since the entire tour was done without electrical support, i.e. an e-bike, pushing was necessary on some sections. Overall, the tour is a bit of a challenge, but at the same time a beautiful tour with many scenic impressions.

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June 13, 2024,Saaleradweg - Etappe drei - von Blankenstein nach Ziegenrück_13.06.2024

In what was initially ideal cycling weather, we headed very steeply out of Blankenstein. Via Harra towards Bad Lobenstein with the destination Saalburg. On the way we were hit by a heavy rain shower - lasting 60 minutes - which we were able to weather under thick fir trees. There was a rapid succession of climbs and descents. In Saalburg, …

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September 9, 2025,Etappe 2 Blankenberg - Ziegenrück 9.9.

We started today's stage at the beginning of the Rennsteig. The profile was quite challenging, with numerous tough climbs and, due to construction work, detours on very gravel paths. The fantastic views made up for it, and the weather was also excellent.

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July 20, 2022,✔ Etappe 3️⃣ - Saaleradweg von Blankenstein nach Ziegenrück

It's one of the most beautiful stages on the Saale Cycle Path.
We set off early, as it's getting warm. For a large part, we cycle leisurely along the Bleiloch Reservoir.
One highlight is the Saale Tower in Burgk, which is simply worth climbing. Your legs will appreciate the change (192 steps).
The second highlight is a "small", somewhat longer …

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July 11, 2024,Saaleradweg-Etappe3:Von Blankenberg nach Ziegenrück

Third stage, there are lots of ups and downs again, unfortunately mostly on gravel paths. There is room for improvement here. Good for hiking, but it is a challenge on a bike. But the last few kilometers to Ziegenrück make up for it, very beautiful.

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