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Where the Orla flows into the Saale – View of Leuchtenburg loop from Freienorla

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Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Where the Orla flows into the Saale – View of Leuchtenburg loop from Freienorla

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Where the Orla flows into the Saale – View of Leuchtenburg loop from Freienorla

01:53

29.3km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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942 m

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

Highlight • River

After 35 kilometers, the Orla flows into the Saale here. A pretty spot that is also suitable for a break, thanks to the small hikers' hut.

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4.36 km

View of Leuchtenburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section offers you a great view of the Leuchtenburg castle - one of many historic buildings that you pass on the Saale cycle path.

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3

6.56 km

Dohlenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small rest stop with a view of the Dohlenstein and the Saale river at your back.

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4

6.94 km

Saaleradweg near Kahla

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path along the Saale is extremely varied. You rarely cycle on a country road, but much more often on cycle paths. And every now and then the route …

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5

7.97 km

Saaleradweg

Highlight • Cycleway

The Saale Cycle Path is quite easy to ride. Further north, you come to the Saale-Unstrut wine region. Tip: You should definitely visit the Kaatschen winery, even if it's just for a pint.

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6

19.1 km

Siebshaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nicely located and equipped with a rest area.

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7

19.2 km

Siebshaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At over 500 years old, it is probably the oldest hunting lodge in the former ducal hunting ground. The log house served as a central meeting point before and after hunting and as an arsenal for storing hunting equipment.

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20.9 km

Schwarzer Teich

Lake

9

28.4 km

Confluence of the Orla and Saale Rivers

Highlight • River

Here the Orla flows into the Saale, as the name suggests. Very original, an idyllic place.

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29.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

5.65 km

5.46 km

2.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

4.96 km

665 m

610 m

543 m

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