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Rudelsburg – Saaleck Castle loop from Bad Kösen

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Rudelsburg – Saaleck Castle loop from Bad Kösen

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Rudelsburg – Saaleck Castle loop from Bad Kösen

01:14

10.8km

170m

Running

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Saale-Ilm-Platten bei Bad Kösen

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316 m

Saale Bridge and Weir in Bad Kösen

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Bad Kösen (until 1935 Kösen) is a district of the city Naumburg (Saale) in Burgenlandkreis in Saxony-Anhalt. He is a sol and state recognized spa.

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579 m

Romanesque House Bad Kösen

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The Romanesque House in Bad Kösen is one of the oldest secular buildings in Central Germany. It is part of the Romanesque Road and is now used as a municipal museum.

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4.25 km

Lion Monument near the Rudelsburg

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A unique lion statue that is embedded in the backdrop of a quarry and commemorates the fallen of the First World War.

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4.31 km

View of the Saale Valley from the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)

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Before the bridge to the entrance of the Rudelsburg, turn right down and enjoy the view.

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4.62 km

Bismarck Monument at the Rudelsburg

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Dedicated to the resourceful Chancellor, an impressive statue.

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4.88 km

Rudelsburg

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Not only do you have a great view here, but you can also stop off at the inn. Very beautiful castle, more beautiful than Saaleck Castle in my opinion.

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5.49 km

Saaleck Castle

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Saaleck Castle is the older of the two castles. It was built around 1050 as a border castle to protect a trade route. It has been uninhabited and derelict since 1585.

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10.2 km

Kurpark Pond and Gradierwerk, Bad Kösen

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Translate to the graduation station by ferry and then up the mountain. It's worth it.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

1.95 km

1.74 km

1.09 km

743 m

491 m

355 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

2.83 km

2.78 km

1.67 km

426 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Rudelsburg – Saaleck Castle loop from Bad Kösen

Saale Bridge and Weir in Bad Kösen

Romanesque House Bad Kösen

Lion Monument near the Rudelsburg

View of the Saale Valley from the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)

Bismarck Monument at the Rudelsburg

Rudelsburg

Saaleck Castle

Kurpark Pond and Gradierwerk, Bad Kösen

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