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Leuchtenburg Castle – View of the Saale Valley loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

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Leuchtenburg Castle – View of the Saale Valley loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

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Leuchtenburg Castle – View of the Saale Valley loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

01:23

22.0km

230m

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: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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640 m

View of the Saale River and St. Wenzel's Church

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Interesting sight that you don't expect here.

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4.19 km

Saale River

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The Saale is a river that is partly well developed for tourism and is fun to ride a bike or hike on. Many rest stops offer places to rest.

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4.89 km

Saaleradweg

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The Saale Cycle Path is quite easy to ride. Further north, you come to the Saale-Unstrut wine region. Tip: You should definitely visit the Kaatschen winery, even if it's just for a pint.

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5.91 km

Saaleradweg near Kahla

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The cycle path along the Saale is extremely varied. You rarely cycle on a country road, but much more often on cycle paths. And every now and then the route …

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6.29 km

Dohlenstein

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Interesting landscape at Dohlenstein.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dohlenstein

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10.2 km

Leuchtenburg Castle

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The ascent to Leuchtenburg is strenuous with a normal bike. It's a shame that you only get your well-deserved beer with a ticket to the castle...

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10.4 km

View of Leuchtenburg

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A visit to the Leuchtenburg in Kahla is a very worthwhile excursion

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20.2 km

View of the Saale Valley

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A very nice descent. But you have to be careful in the end come bollards and a busy road: ACCIDENT !!! But the offered view in the Saale valley is worthwhile.

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22.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

4.13 km

3.97 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

2.84 km

1.03 km

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

18°C

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Leuchtenburg Castle – View of the Saale Valley loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

View of the Saale River and St. Wenzel's Church

Saale River

Saaleradweg

Saaleradweg near Kahla

Dohlenstein

Leuchtenburg Castle

View of Leuchtenburg

View of the Saale Valley

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