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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

Hard

6

runners

Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

01:55

16.7km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

2.27 km

Schwarzburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Schwarzburg Castle offers an exciting blend of history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature. Don't miss the Imperial Hall with its imperial portraits, the Princely Armory with its unique collection of weapons, and the magnificent view of the Schwarza Valley.

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2

2.33 km

Talkirche Schwarzburg

Highlight • Religious Site

located in the center of Schwarzburg

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3.26 km

Footbridge over the Schwarza River

Highlight • Bridge

Idyllic quiet spot with a view of the Schwarza.

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3.49 km

Schwarza River

Highlight • River

The Schwarza is still considered Germany's richest river in gold, on which, according to tradition, up to four tons of pure gold were extracted in the 16th century.

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6.39 km

Schweizerhaus, Schwarzatal

Highlight • Restaurant

Open until 5 pm

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15.3 km

Schneckenborn Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice place right on the Schwarza and the bike or hiking trail.

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

3.50 km

1.49 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.61 km

1.06 km

770 m

437 m

337 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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