Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs – Trompeterfelsen Path loop from Brachwitz

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Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs – Trompeterfelsen Path loop from Brachwitz

Moderate

4.7

(15)

hikers

Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs – Trompeterfelsen Path loop from Brachwitz

03:01

11.4km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Porphyrlandschaft bei Brachwitz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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580 m

Café Saalekiez

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Not only worth a visit for culinary delights, there is a lot to discover here, or just sit by the Saale.

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1.20 km

The so-called Brachwitz Alps are part of the Porphyry Landscape Protection Area northwest of Halle. The red, towering rocks, which form a great contrast to the blue of the sky and the green of the surrounding flora, are characteristic.

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1.47 km

Trompeterfelsen Path

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Looks interesting in winter, I'll be back in summer 🤗

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1.73 km

Brachwitzer Alps on the Saale River

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The rugged rocks and the landscape itself are very impressive. The Brachwitz Alps were formed by volcanic activity around 300 million years ago. The reddish volcanic rock is easy to recognize.

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1.73 km

Saale River Beach

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The fishing spots are always good vantage points on rivers 👌🏞

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2.01 km

Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs

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Breathtaking views, great view of the Halle skyline.

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3.45 km

View of the Saale Valley

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3.47 km

View of the Saale River from the Brachwitzer Alps

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View from the Brachwitz Alps to the Saale from 160 meters above sea level....beautiful platform to linger...

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8.75 km

Porphyrlandschaft bei Brachwitz

Nature Reserve

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

2.84 km

941 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

3.69 km

1.59 km

1.26 km

394 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

9°C

3°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

March 8, 2024,Brachwitzer Alpen und mehr Tour

I always find it amazing when I can't find an exciting area to "wander off" not far from where I live.
This time the tour was called “Brachwitz Alps”. At home I first had to take a closer look at what awaited me. I had in mind that I associated the word Alps with something completely different than what I …

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