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Saale-Orla-Kreis

The Saale River in Ziegenrück – Linkenmühle Ferry loop from Gössitz

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

The Saale River in Ziegenrück – Linkenmühle Ferry loop from Gössitz

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The Saale River in Ziegenrück – Linkenmühle Ferry loop from Gössitz

01:21

18.0km

470m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 30, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 13.1 km for 372 m

After 14.1 km for 372 m

Waypoints

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1

181 m

Gössitz Village Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The year the church was created is unknown. A special feature is a pulpit carved from stone from the Renaissance period. The adjoining rooms on the right and left are …

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2

4.93 km

Paska Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful starting point for various hikes

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3

6.76 km

View of Ziegenrück and the Saale River

Highlight • Viewpoint

now it's going uphill straight away

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7.01 km

The Saale River in Ziegenrück

Highlight • River

Once a vacationer stronghold, in GDR times. Not so anymore. A beautiful place located in the valley. The Saale flows through the middle

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7.44 km

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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6

7.77 km

Saale Weir, Ziegenrück

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Many relaxing benches and picnic areas are located here on the edge of the weir.

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7

13.0 km

Linkenmühle and Saale Ferry

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Small idyllic place with refreshment stops and can be reached across the Saale via the mill ferry.

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14.1 km

Linkenmühle Ferry

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Not only cars, of course, but also for cyclists on the Saale Cycle Path.
More information: kombus-online.eu/angebote/Faehre/faehrzeiten

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.13 km

6.81 km

2.28 km

734 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

734 m

377 m

138 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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