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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Unterlemnitz

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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Unterlemnitz

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4.6

(154)

700

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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Unterlemnitz

05:36

76.5km

1,190m

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: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.4 km

Schloss Harra

Castle

32.8 km

Saaler Cycle Path

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

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42.2 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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42.8 km

Burgk Castle

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

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44.4 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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44.5 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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47.4 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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50.1 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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56.3 km

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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76.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

25.3 km

9.32 km

7.38 km

1.95 km

123 m

Surfaces

53.4 km

13.1 km

5.75 km

3.61 km

644 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

21°C

8°C

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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Unterlemnitz

Saaler Cycle Path

Saale Tower

Burgk Castle

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

View of the Saale River

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

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