Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Königsee

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Königsee

Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Königsee

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Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Königsee

02:33

36.2km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.5 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.23 km

View of Schwarzburg

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Nice view of the castle and castle Schwarzburg

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8.92 km

View of Schlossberg Castle

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Here is a beautifully designed small swimming pool with a snack bar, which is also open to hikers and cyclists.

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10.7 km

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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11.7 km

Schwarza River

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The Schwarza is still considered Germany's richest river in gold, on which, according to tradition, up to four tons of pure gold were extracted in the 16th century.

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14.6 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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15.9 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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18.4 km

Schwarzatal Trail along the Schwarza River

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Great landscape 😊

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18.9 km

Cave Entrance

27.7 km

Rinnetal Cycle Path

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The Rinnetahl cycle path goes from Bad Blankenburg to Königsee. Very nice bike path. Along small villages. Away from the street. Very romantic and opportunities to rest are also available.

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36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.88 km

8.20 km

6.31 km

939 m

679 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

11.2 km

2.75 km

1.32 km

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

5°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 18, 2022,Fahrradtour Schwarzburg 18.06.2022

A nice tour. In the shade of the trees 🌳 it was bearable despite the heat.

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October 9, 2022,Schwarza - Eberstein - Rinne

Tour in the most beautiful sunshine 😊 sometimes a bit cold in the shady sections Highlight in terms of gastronomy: The Schweizerhaus is open again 👍 except Tuesday daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m..... we had a warming coffee on the previously "refreshment-free" route between Schwarzburg and Bad Blankenburg.

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May 4, 2025,Schwarzatal zurück über Aschau und Lichta

A lovely tour through the Schwarzatal Valley, but the same route is boring again. So we passed the pheasantry towards Aschau, then to Lichta, from there to Königssee, and then the Rinnetalweg back to Schwarza. A beautiful tour.

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January 1, 2023,Rundtour durchs wunderbare Schwarzatal, Eberstein, Schwarzburg...

From Rottenbach to Bad Blankenburg, via Eberstein and Potsdamer Platz, through picturesque Schwarzburg and over the mountain to Allendorf and back via Bechstedt with beautiful views.

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