Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

Hiking trails & Routes

Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Burgk

Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

Hard

4.7

(25)

hikers

Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

05:33

18.5km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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496 m

Burgk Castle

Highlight • Castle

The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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1.82 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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4.22 km

Burgkhammer Dam – View of Burgk Castle

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Great technical monument. Great view of Burgk Castle.

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4.92 km

View of the Eisbrücke (Ice Bridge)

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We would have preferred to take the hanging ladder.🙄

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6.31 km

Kobersfelsen

Nature Reserve

7.20 km

Ehemalige Forellenbrutanstalt

Lake

10.8 km

Upper Bleiloch Viewpoint

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Beautiful view of the Bleiloch Dam with a bench 😊.

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14.3 km

View of Schloss Burgk and Eisbrücke

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The way is now blocked by a grid. Reason: A 2m wide section of the path was destroyed by falling rocks.

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17.5 km

View of Saale River Bend and Schloss Burgk

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Beautiful path, makes hiking fun, the place with the view is great.

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17.6 km

View of Burgk Castle and the Saale Bend

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The white of the castle stands out from the green of the trees, and there are many great viewpoints of the castle.

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18.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

7.23 km

1.68 km

1.06 km

520 m

326 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

2.75 km

1.22 km

1.05 km

307 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

9°C

-2°C

0 %

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Comments

January 5, 2022,Thüringen Große Saalerunde Kobersfelsen – Staumauer Bleiloch-Talsperre Runde von Gräfenwarth ****

What a fantastic tour around Germany's largest reservoirs. The variety of this round is terrific. Good views, beautiful paths, real and easy inclines, historical buildings, swimming areas, interesting technology and much more. In addition to the pure walking time, you can plan a good 1 hour break and there are many seating and dining options. The path is well equipped! …

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