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Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Oberbodnitz

Ascent to Leuchtenburg – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Oberbodnitz

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Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Oberbodnitz

Ascent to Leuchtenburg – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Oberbodnitz

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Ascent to Leuchtenburg – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Oberbodnitz

03:01

10.7km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.84 km

Seitenbrück village

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Totally quiet village. No traffic noise - nothing.

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1.97 km

Brunnenmartha at the village well in Seitenbrück

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You probably forgot to take Santa with you.

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2.56 km

Meadow path with a view of Leuchtenburg

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An idyllic meadow path leads from Seitenbrück to Seitenroda with a wonderful view of the Leuchtenburg. About half way, before you get to the small pond in the garden, a path goes left into the valley.

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3.98 km

View of Leuchtenburg

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A visit to the Leuchtenburg in Kahla is a very worthwhile excursion

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4.78 km

Ascent to Leuchtenburg

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Next to the road, a beautiful hiking trail leads up to the Leuchtenburg. When you get to the seating area with the information board, you can either continue on the wine trail or climb straight up to the castle.

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4.89 km

Leuchtenburg Well House

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There is an old well house with the 80 meter deep well on the Leuchtenburg. Right next door you can try out on a running wheel how the water is …

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4.97 km

Leuchtenburg Castle

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Worth seeing! The Leuchtenburg lies high above the Saale valley. It grants a wide all-round view from the Harz to the Thuringian Forest. Within its castle walls it houses a …

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4.97 km

View of the Leuchtenburg and Saale Valley

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There you can sit in a wonderfully undisturbed and quiet, romantic setting with a magnificent view down into the Saale valley. 😎😅

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.50 km

1.69 km

1.24 km

253 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

2.41 km

2.15 km

1.74 km

1.30 km

317 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Ascent to Leuchtenburg – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Oberbodnitz

Seitenbrück village

Brunnenmartha at the village well in Seitenbrück

Meadow path with a view of Leuchtenburg

View of Leuchtenburg

Ascent to Leuchtenburg

Leuchtenburg Well House

Leuchtenburg Castle

View of the Leuchtenburg and Saale Valley

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