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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Plothen

Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Plothen

Routes
Road cycling routes
Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Plothen

Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Plothen

Moderate

5.0

(1)

37

riders

Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Plothen

03:03

63.2km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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16.9 km

Kemenate Ziegenrück and Wasserkraftmuseum Fernmühle

Highlight • Historical Site

Ziegenrück is a small town on the Saale and is considered a state recognized resort.

In addition to the already well worth seeing Kemenate is a side trip to the Wasserkraftmuseum with adjacent very good restaurant "The Fernmühle" to recommend.

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2

17.6 km

Ziegenrück Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A very beautiful viaduct.

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3

37.8 km

Market Square Saalburg (Saale)

Highlight • Settlement

Less market place. But market street. Some shops, cafes and more

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4

39.8 km

The bike path above the reservoir is well developed.

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5

40.4 km

Steinerne Rose

Highlight • Natural Monument

A unique geological outcrop of this size.

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6

48.8 km

Burgk Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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7

49.4 km

Saale Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 43-meter-high tower is made of a steel and wood construction. The curved wood construction makes it architecturally interesting. You have to pay an entrance fee and climb 192 steps …

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63.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.2 km

6.44 km

1.31 km

1.06 km

225 m

Surfaces

62.1 km

373 m

305 m

259 m

124 m

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Lowest point (310 m)

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Saturday 16 May

15°C

1°C

31 %

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