Kulm Tower – Oberwellenborn Pond loop from Freienorla

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Kulm Tower – Oberwellenborn Pond loop from Freienorla

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Kulm Tower – Oberwellenborn Pond loop from Freienorla

03:57

59.4km

840m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kulm (LSG)

Uhlstädter Heide

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

View of Leuchtenburg and Orlamünde from the Saale Cycle Path

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A nice view, the Leuchtenburg and Orlamünde.

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10.8 km

Uhlstädter Heide Forest Road

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brilliant section in the nature reserve with old asphalt and a short piece of gravel

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18.4 km

Traditional half-timbered houses in Langenschade

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Once upon a time there was a giant who stole houses from the area and carried them in a huge sack. Suddenly the sack tore and without the giant noticing, …

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24.3 km

View of Saalfeld from Kulmberghaus

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The panorama restaurant is currently closed due to the current situation. Nevertheless, the building enthroned on the Kulmberg remains a stage destination for hikers and spontaneous day trippers. The Kulmberg …

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24.5 km

Kulm Tower

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The 20 meter high Kulm Tower is one of the oldest steel lattice towers in Germany. The listed tower was built in 1884 and extensively renovated in 2012. The viewing …

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36.0 km

Kulturpalast Maxhütte Unterwellenborn

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A complete and comprehensive history of the Kulturpalast Unterwellenborn has yet to be written. There are several elaborations on the history of the house, but none that deal …

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37.8 km

Oberwellenborn Pond

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An idyllic spot between Unterwellenborn and Oberwellenborn. The Weira stream is dammed here to form a small pond.

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51.7 km

Neuer Teich

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Currently quite overgrown.
The hiking trail to Herschdorf branches off here.

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59.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

10.7 km

10.2 km

1.29 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

11.8 km

742 m

255 m

242 m

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

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Comments

October 12, 2024,Schöne Herbsttour

At midday I thought the sun was still there because I had done some gardening and was going for a little ride in the autumn. First I went to Schlosskulm, then towards Langenschade, on to Hütten, always in the forest. On to Krölpa and from there to Schwarza. A successful bike ride in wonderful weather.

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January 15, 2026,Fahrradtour über Friedebach nach Pößneck

With the temperatures returning to milder temperatures, we opted for a bike tour on paved paths. However, caution was advised in wooded areas, as there was still some icy patches.

After a brief look around Pößneck, we cycled back to Schwarza on the Saale-Orla Cycle Path. A lovely morning! 😄 🙋‍♂️

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