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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Obernitz Castle and Church – Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch loop from Saalfeld/Saale

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Obernitz Castle and Church – Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch loop from Saalfeld/Saale

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Obernitz Castle and Church – Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch loop from Saalfeld/Saale

03:33

12.2km

300m

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: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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1.02 km

Wetzelstein Manor

Highlight • Castle

An alum plant was opened in the Saaletal as early as 1544. In 1546 an alum hut on the Wetzelstein was described by Georgius Agricola. According to Hieronymus Völker, these …

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1.63 km

Evangelical Church Obernitz

Highlight • Religious Site

SUPER BUILDING; Unfortunately, it was not open; I would have liked to see the colorful windows against the light and the interior.
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1.73 km

Obernitz Castle and Church

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VERY WORTH SEE AND EXPOSED IN NEED OF REFURBISHMENT AT THE SAME TIME !!!!!
The tower hill castle Obernitz was mentioned as early as 1152. The Lords of Obernitz have …

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4

3.10 km

Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice hiking destination high above the valley. Nice photo opportunity and also a wide view from the cliff in the valley. But see yourself, there is a risk of collapse.

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5

3.82 km

Gleitsch Plateau

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Here you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view and the rare feeling of being very small.

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6

8.47 km

Saaleaue and Mühlfelsen

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A beautiful circular route in the Saal floodplains.

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7

8.88 km

View of the Saale River

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8

11.1 km

View of Obernitz Castle and Church

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From a distance the castle looks really idyllic, but up close it looks very desolate.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

1.96 km

1.89 km

1.79 km

348 m

115 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

2.48 km

1.86 km

1.62 km

1.02 km

374 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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6°C

82 %

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