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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Ziemes Tunnel – Ziemestal Viaduct loop from Ziegenrück

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Ziemes Tunnel – Ziemestal Viaduct loop from Ziegenrück

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Ziemes Tunnel – Ziemestal Viaduct loop from Ziegenrück

04:30

16.2km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

59 m

Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct

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The viaduct is very impressive, from here it is easy to set off on a hike from the free car park.

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2

673 m

Saale Weir, Ziegenrück

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Many relaxing benches and picnic areas are located here on the edge of the weir.

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3

1.49 km

Schneidersblick Viewpoint

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Offers a beautiful view of Ziegenrück.

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7.95 km

Ziemes Tunnel

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Built 1892-1893

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5

8.18 km

Ziemestal Viaduct

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Simply amazing! A great destination for a railway embankment hike from Ziegenrück. 1 viaduct and 3 tunnels and then this bridge! The hike on the railway tracks with the dark tunnels is also great for the kids.

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8.71 km

View of the Ziemestal Bridge

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Due to the many tree fellings, you now have a good view of the entire bridge from the path below, but some of the paths up to the bridge are …

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7

9.15 km

Otterbach

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It's fascinating and not always easy to follow him ...

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11.9 km

View of the Saale River

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A magnificent view of the Saale from here.

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.83 km

5.05 km

1.41 km

916 m

549 m

471 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

5.74 km

1.80 km

1.54 km

719 m

304 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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