Saale Cycle Path – Saale River at Saalfeld loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfeld/Saale

Saale Cycle Path – Saale River at Saalfeld loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

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Saale Cycle Path – Saale River at Saalfeld loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

02:53

44.4km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.6 km for 193 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.5 km

Sorbitzteich

Lake

19.2 km

Schwarzatal Cycle and Hiking Trail

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A very very beautiful cycling and hiking path... along the Schwarza 🦊💚

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21.9 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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25.7 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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27.1 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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29.6 km

Schwarzatal Trail along the Schwarza River

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Great landscape 😊

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30.0 km

Cave Entrance

34.4 km

Schenkenberg

Nature Reserve

40.2 km

Saale Cycle Path

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One of the most beautiful sections of the cycle path

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43.4 km

Saale River at Saalfeld

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The Saale is always an eye-catcher. Most of it is simply beautiful in its natural state.

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43.6 km

View of the River Saale in Saalfeld

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The view of the Saale river is very calming.

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44.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

10.3 km

8.17 km

4.79 km

1.71 km

166 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

14.1 km

9.19 km

2.54 km

965 m

823 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

58 %

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Schwarzatal Cycle and Hiking Trail

Schwarzburg Castle

Rest area at the Schweizerhaus on the Schwarza River

Schwarza River in the Thuringian Forest

Schwarzatal Trail along the Schwarza River

Saale Cycle Path

Saale River at Saalfeld

View of the River Saale in Saalfeld

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