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Ziegenrück on the Saale River – View of Schloss Burgk loop from Ziegenrück

Ziegenrück on the Saale River – View of Schloss Burgk loop from Ziegenrück

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Ziegenrück on the Saale River – View of Schloss Burgk loop from Ziegenrück

03:41

61.1km

920m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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146 m

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

Highlight • Settlement

Ziegenrück is simply a small, sleepy place between the Thuringian seas. The food is very good and there are countless beautiful cycling and hiking trails. A detour is worthwhile.

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1.27 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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12.0 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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12.1 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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13.0 km

View of Schloss Burgk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view of Burgk Castle.

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14.1 km

Saale Tower

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The 43-meter-high tower is made of a steel and wood construction. The curved wood construction makes it architecturally interesting. You have to pay an entrance fee and climb 192 steps …

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23.7 km

Saalburg Beach

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Swimming, kayaking or SUP excursions, long bike tours and a game of beach volleyball on the sandy beach... The caravan site offers showers and toilets, power connections, camping toilet emptying …

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28.3 km

Second Dam of the Bleiloch Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

Ideal place for a little break and enjoy the view 👍

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61.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

14.3 km

9.89 km

6.87 km

563 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

15.1 km

5.12 km

2.38 km

1.14 km

535 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Ziegenrück on the Saale River – View of Schloss Burgk loop from Ziegenrück

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

View of Schloss Burgk

Saale Tower

Saalburg Beach

Second Dam of the Bleiloch Reservoir

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