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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfeld/Saale

Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch – Obernitz Castle and Church loop from Bohlen

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfeld/Saale

Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch – Obernitz Castle and Church loop from Bohlen

Easy

4.9

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118

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Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch – Obernitz Castle and Church loop from Bohlen

01:40

5.31km

200m

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: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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40 m

Wetzelstein Manor

Highlight • Castle

An alum plant was opened in the Saaletal as early as 1544. In 1546 an alum hut on the Wetzelstein was described by Georgius Agricola. According to Hieronymus Völker, these …

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533 m

View of Saalfeld from the Bohlen ascent

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One of the most beautiful walking sections in the region. The view over Saalfeld is fabulous - you have to see that!

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1.02 km

Bench with a view of Münztal-Gleisch

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Small bench with a view. Welcome picnic! But take garbage with you!

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1.68 km

Devil's Cauldron

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Apparently they used to surround the devil here for 7 days, then he disappeared.

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2.41 km

Gleitsch Plateau

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Here you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view and the rare feeling of being very small.

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3.17 km

Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch

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Nice hiking destination high above the valley. Nice photo opportunity and also a wide view from the cliff in the valley. But see yourself, there is a risk of collapse.

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4.54 km

Obernitz Castle and Church

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VERY WORTH SEE AND EXPOSED IN NEED OF REFURBISHMENT AT THE SAME TIME !!!!!
The tower hill castle Obernitz was mentioned as early as 1152. The Lords of Obernitz have …

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4.64 km

Evangelical Church Obernitz

Highlight • Religious Site

SUPER BUILDING; Unfortunately, it was not open; I would have liked to see the colorful windows against the light and the interior.
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5.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.00 km

1.46 km

1.11 km

377 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

1.44 km

1.36 km

386 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

6°C

70 %

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Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch – Obernitz Castle and Church loop from Bohlen

Wetzelstein Manor

View of Saalfeld from the Bohlen ascent

Bench with a view of Münztal-Gleisch

Devil's Cauldron

Gleitsch Plateau

Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch

Obernitz Castle and Church

Evangelical Church Obernitz

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