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Saaleck Castle – It is the Saale valley loop from Großheringen

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Saaleck Castle – It is the Saale valley loop from Großheringen

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Saaleck Castle – It is the Saale valley loop from Großheringen

04:59

18.2km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Saale-Ilm-Platten bei Bad Kösen

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Start point

Train Station

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5.57 km

Saaleck Castle

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Saaleck Castle is the older of the two castles. It was built around 1050 as a border castle to protect a trade route. It has been uninhabited and derelict since 1585.

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6.57 km

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

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Here, near the Rudelsburg, you can linger and enjoy the view of the Saale valley.

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6.63 km

Lion Monument near the Rudelsburg

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A unique lion statue that is embedded in the backdrop of a quarry and commemorates the fallen of the First World War.

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6.76 km

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck Castles

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here you will find a bench to take a break.

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10.9 km

Fountain sculptures in the Kurpark, Bad Kösen

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Great terrain for hiking 🥾 with many highlights.

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13.5 km

It is the Saale valley

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on the lower sky path you have this beautiful view of the Saale

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14.0 km

View of the Saale Valley and the castle ruins from Himmelreich

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There is a bench to rest on and those who dare and have a head for heights can look at the edge. The path below is worth walking.

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14.3 km

Himmelreich rock outcrop on the Saale River

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Amazing how big it was and the layers of shell limestone are just impressive.
Also, the ways to fall in love.

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16.3 km

Viewpoint

18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.93 km

3.49 km

2.49 km

1.80 km

424 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

4.07 km

3.16 km

3.02 km

2.62 km

203 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Saaleck Castle – It is the Saale valley loop from Großheringen

Saaleck Castle

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

Lion Monument near the Rudelsburg

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck Castles

Fountain sculptures in the Kurpark, Bad Kösen

It is the Saale valley

View of the Saale Valley and the castle ruins from Himmelreich

Himmelreich rock outcrop on the Saale River

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