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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Saale River in Saalfeld – Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes loop from Wittgendorf

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Saale River in Saalfeld – Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes loop from Wittgendorf

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Saale River in Saalfeld – Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes loop from Wittgendorf

02:08

26.4km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.5 km for 37 m

After 16.8 km for 16 m

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11.4 km

Saaltor Saalfeld

Highlight • Monument

The Saaletor is one of the 5 city gates of Saalfeld. Today only 4 gates are visible and the Saaletor can only be climbed on the day of the monument.

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11.6 km

View of the Saale Bridge in Saalfeld

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section of the Saale cycle path through Saalfeld is, in my opinion, the most beautiful. There are numerous places for a cozy break, where you can let your eyes wander or just listen to the roar of the Saale.

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12.2 km

View of the Hoher Schwarm castle ruins

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In 1208, the Counts of Schwarzburg received the former imperial city of Saalfeld as a pledge. The tower castle Hoher Schwarm was hardly used as a residence, however; it was …

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12.8 km

Saale River in Saalfeld

Highlight • River

12.8 km

Saale Meadows

Highlight • River

Directly at the stadium Saalfeld is a nice place for barbecues or for a campfire. In addition, you have a nice view of the place where a branch of the Saale, the pool, branches off.

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13.1 km

Pioniersteg Saalfeld

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The Pioneer Trail has a span of 63 meters and was rebuilt in 2023.

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16.8 km

Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes

Highlight • Cave

The fairy grottoes in Saalfeld are best known for their colored stalactites and are definitely worth a visit. The show mine emerged from a disused mine and is known worldwide …

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17.0 km

Fairy Grottoes Visitor Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Everything you need is available here. From a snack bar, museum, hotel charging station, toilet and beer garden, etc. Us hot, s basst!

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26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.60 km

8.33 km

7.51 km

1.14 km

450 m

304 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

5.73 km

3.75 km

1.90 km

491 m

229 m

Elevation

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Saaltor Saalfeld

View of the Saale Bridge in Saalfeld

View of the Hoher Schwarm castle ruins

Saale River in Saalfeld

Saale Meadows

Pioniersteg Saalfeld

Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes

Fairy Grottoes Visitor Area

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