Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

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Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Burgk

Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

Easy

4.9

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110

hikers

Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

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3.47km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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46 m

Saale Tower

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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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195 m

View of the Saale River and Burgk Castle

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During the hike there are always wonderful views of the Saale.

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230 m

Wooden Knight Sculpture at Burgk Castle

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Great photo opportunity

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572 m

Burgk Castle

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

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776 m

View of the wooden bridge over the Saale River

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The wooden bridge over the Saale can be seen well from both the castle garden and the Jägersteig. Especially from the Jägersteig it is a great photo motif - with …

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904 m

Rococo pavilion in the pleasure garden of Burgk Castle

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You should also visit the Sophienpark and the Sophienhaus at Burgk Castle.

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989 m

Sophienpark and the Sophienhäuschen (Sophien Pavilion)

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Nice gem located away from the actual castle. Great wedding location.

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3.04 km

The Burgkhammer dam is part of the Saale cascade. It is the lower reservoir of the Bleiloch pumped storage power plant and at the same time a run-of-river power plant. The dam was put into operation in 1932.

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3.47 km

End point

Bus stop

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