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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfeld/Saale

Saale River at Saalfeld – Carl Zeiss Bridge loop from Saalfeld/Saale

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfeld/Saale

Saale River at Saalfeld – Carl Zeiss Bridge loop from Saalfeld/Saale

Moderate

4.7

(16)

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Saale River at Saalfeld – Carl Zeiss Bridge loop from Saalfeld/Saale

01:06

17.7km

150m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.59 km for 37 m

Waypoints

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867 m

View of the Hoher Schwarm castle ruins

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In 1208, the Counts of Schwarzburg received the former imperial city of Saalfeld as a pledge. The tower castle Hoher Schwarm was hardly used as a residence, however; it was …

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1.38 km

Kitzerstein Manor

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This old mansion is now a music school and has a freely accessible and beautifully landscaped garden, which is associated with the high swarm. If you hold something back, you …

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1.64 km

Saalebrücke Saalfeld

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The bridge connects the old town with the Altsaalfeld district. First mentioned in the 14th century as a narrow, single-lane structure, it was no longer able to cope with the …

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2.01 km

Saale River at Saalfeld

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The Saale is always an eye-catcher. Most of it is simply beautiful in its natural state.

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2.01 km

Carl Zeiss Bridge

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The construction work is ongoing. It's best to take the detour straight away and then back onto the Saale cycle path at the Pioneer Bridge.

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8.93 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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16.4 km

View of the Saale in Saalfeld

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This section of the Saale cycle path through Saalfeld is, in my opinion, the most beautiful. There are numerous spots for a cozy break, where you can let your gaze wander or simply listen to the rushing of the Saale.

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17.3 km

Upper Gate (Obere Tor), Saalfeld

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The Upper Gate, also called the Upper Köditz Gate, was built at the beginning of the 15th century. To the south of it lay the village of Nähernköditz in the …

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

6.20 km

3.25 km

651 m

485 m

372 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

1.50 km

1.00 km

458 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

21°C

12°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Saale River at Saalfeld – Carl Zeiss Bridge loop from Saalfeld/Saale

View of the Hoher Schwarm castle ruins

Kitzerstein Manor

Saalebrücke Saalfeld

Saale River at Saalfeld

Carl Zeiss Bridge

Kulturpalast Maxhütte Unterwellenborn

View of the Saale in Saalfeld

Upper Gate (Obere Tor), Saalfeld

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