Schwarzburg Castle – Cycle path along the Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

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Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Schwarzburg

Schwarzburg Castle – Cycle path along the Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

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Schwarzburg Castle – Cycle path along the Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

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25.0km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.9 km for 193 m

After 13.4 km for 180 m

After 14.3 km for 193 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Schwarzburg Castle

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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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5.05 km

Rest area at the Schweizerhaus on the Schwarza River

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Very nice place to relax and linger. Opposite is the Swiss house. Unfortunately it is closed at the moment. Otherwise this house is a restaurant. The square also invites you to cool off in the Schwarza in summer.

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5.45 km

Mariannensteg Cycle Path along the Schwarza River

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Very nice hiking and cycling path, located directly on the Schwarza. Very beautiful nature and away from the road.

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6.38 km

Schwarza River in the Thuringian Forest

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These fascinating geological formations, also known as scours, are a special feature of this river. Their formation is due to an erosive process caused by the turbulent flow of the …

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7.93 km

Cycle path along the Schwarza River

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Beautiful bike path along the Schwarza, which is shaded by the tall trees even in the midday sun.

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14.2 km

Kurpark Bad Blankenburg

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Very nice park with a water source.

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16.0 km

Cave Entrance

16.4 km

Schwarzatal Trail along the Schwarza River

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Great landscape 😊

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24.4 km

View of Schwarzburg

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Nice view of the castle and castle Schwarzburg

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25.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

3.37 km

1.37 km

1.05 km

691 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

4.58 km

852 m

479 m

396 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

July 23, 2024,T 55 Von Obstfelderschmiede Bhf über Neu Leibis 49% Gravel Schwarza bis Bad Blankenburg C Bhf. 17% Radweg

The section from Oberstfeldschmiede to Bad Blankenburg is an easy-to-ride cycle path parallel to the Schwarza. Very nice route. I wanted to have lunch in Bad Blankenburg. But that's not so easy on Mondays and Tuesdays. But the castle tavern at Greifenstein Castle was open until 4 p.m. The strenuous climb is worth it just for the Thuringian dumplings. The …

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