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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

03:20

13.1km

40m

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: April 22, 2026

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Saale-Elster-Aue bei Halle

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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749 m

Krummes Tor, Merseburg

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The so-called Crooked Gate is part of the Merseburg Cathedral. It was built as part of the fortifications. Today it is an impressive witness of the Middle Ages.

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824 m

Merseburg Cathedral

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Great castle ensemble, also visit the inner courtyard. There is also an aviary with castle ravens.

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1.04 km

Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg

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The path below the castle, ideal for a short walk on Sunday.

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1.07 km

View of the Saale River from Neumarkt Bridge

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1.15 km

Neumarkt Church St. Thomae, Merseburg

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The church is open and can also be visited, there is also a pilgrim hostel here.
Definitely a highlight.

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1.35 km

View of Merseburg Castle and the Cathedral

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View of one of the sights in Merseburg that you should definitely visit

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1.93 km

Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Over the Canal Between Meuschau and Merseburg-City

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across the canal between Meuschau & Merseburg-City

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8.06 km

Reichsbahn Bridge

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Steel rivet bridge over the Saale, close to the Sxhloß Schkopau

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13.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

3.14 km

1.18 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

3.20 km

3.12 km

515 m

436 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

86 %

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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

Krummes Tor, Merseburg

Merseburg Cathedral

Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg

View of the Saale River from Neumarkt Bridge

Neumarkt Church St. Thomae, Merseburg

View of Merseburg Castle and the Cathedral

Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Over the Canal Between Meuschau and Merseburg-City

Reichsbahn Bridge

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