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Saale-Orla-Kreis

View of the Saale River loop from Ziegenrück

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

View of the Saale River loop from Ziegenrück

Moderate

4.9

(40)

195

riders

View of the Saale River loop from Ziegenrück

01:54

24.7km

340m

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: March 23, 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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Start point

Bus stop

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1

659 m

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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2

5.88 km

View of the Saale River at Walsburg

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Walsburg is a wonderful little village in the forest. The Saale flows through the town. In the village the Wisenta flows into the Saale

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3

8.50 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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4

11.4 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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5

11.4 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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15.8 km

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Forest

7

16.1 km

View of the Saale River and its dam

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A beautiful and interesting view of the Walsburg Dam. 😄

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8

23.9 km

Saale Bridge in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Nice photo opportunity that shouldn't be missed.

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9

24.3 km

Railway viaduct in the Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Beautiful viaduct, must have been interesting when trains still ran here.

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

1.73 km

1.46 km

787 m

638 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

7.83 km

2.24 km

545 m

291 m

245 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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10°C

96 %

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