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Chrysopraswehr Waterfall – Schwarza River Potholes loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

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Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfeld/Saale

Chrysopraswehr Waterfall – Schwarza River Potholes loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

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Chrysopraswehr Waterfall – Schwarza River Potholes loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

03:43

53.2km

650m

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: June 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.0 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Chrysopraswehr Waterfall

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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 chrysoprase near the weir. The cascades offer refreshment on hot summer days and are a wonderful photo opportunity all year round.

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23.0 km

Viewpoint

26.5 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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29.0 km

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

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Schwarzburg Castle is located high above the valley, in the midst of wooded mountains. The first mention of Schwarzburg and the Count of Schwarzburg comes from the year 1071. The Schwarza river surrounds the castle hill on three sides, so that the castle was safe from attackers. You can find more information here: thueringer-wald.com/urlaub-wandern-winter/kaisersaal-schloss-schwarzburg-103705.html

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35.5 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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36.4 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 water and the sedimentary material it carries. Irregularities in the riverbed, such as small depressions, bumps, or harder rock inclusions, can cause the water to swirl. These initial eddies create a rotating water movement with increased flow velocity and a grinding effect directly on the riverbed.

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36.4 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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38.0 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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39.4 km

Cave Entrance

52.4 km

View of the River Saale in Saalfeld

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The view of the Saale river is very calming.

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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

8.08 km

7.43 km

7.11 km

4.60 km

847 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

18.7 km

5.09 km

4.02 km

3.78 km

755 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

13°C

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Rudolstadt: 🚵🏽‍♂️🚵‍♀️☀️ und MTB + die richtige Gegend… einfach schön🤩😎🚵🏽‍♂️🚵‍♀️

... and of course: the right company 😀👍🏻

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September 4, 2022,Saalfeld - Schwarzatal Hard Core Ründchen 💪

The plan was to do a leisurely lap in the beautiful Schwarzatal at the end of the summer. So I checked Feengrotten-Tourism and loaded the tour advertised there. But I should have known, this valley is deep and the rocks are steep. Everything looks nice from below. By the way, also from above. The ramps only lurk in between. Especially …

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Chrysopraswehr Waterfall – Schwarza River Potholes loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

Chrysopraswehr Waterfall

Schwarzatal Cycle and Hiking Trail

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

Mariannensteg Cycle Path along the Schwarza River

Schwarza River in the Thuringian Forest

Schwarza River Potholes

Cycle path along the Schwarza River

View of the River Saale in Saalfeld

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