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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Rudolstadt

Schwarza River Potholes – Chrysopraswehr Waterfall loop from Rudolstadt-Schwarza

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Rudolstadt

Schwarza River Potholes – Chrysopraswehr Waterfall loop from Rudolstadt-Schwarza

Moderate

4.9

(47)

124

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Schwarza River Potholes – Chrysopraswehr Waterfall loop from Rudolstadt-Schwarza

03:09

43.4km

580m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 75 m for 76 m

After 43.3 km for 76 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.99 km

Schenkenberg

Nature Reserve

2

24.8 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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30.3 km

Shelter on the Schwarzatal Cycle Path

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Very nice cabin. Right on the Schwarzatal cycle path.

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32.2 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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33.1 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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33.1 km

Schwarza River Potholes

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For thousands of years, the whirlpools of the Schwarza have used stone and boulders to cut round pits into the shale. They are protected as hydrogeological natural monuments and are very rare.

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34.7 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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36.1 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

9

37.2 km

Chrysopraswehr Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The chrysoprase weir is a weir in the Schwarza in Bad Blankenburg and was built in the 19th century. The name comes from the then unsuccessful search for the gemstone …

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38.0 km

Kurpark Bad Blankenburg

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Very nice park with a water source.

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43.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

8.69 km

7.58 km

3.75 km

443 m

323 m

166 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

11.2 km

6.18 km

3.23 km

2.14 km

446 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

88 %

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