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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Hemmkoppe Viewpoint – View of Ziegenrück Castle loop from Ziegenrück

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Hemmkoppe Viewpoint – View of Ziegenrück Castle loop from Ziegenrück

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Hemmkoppe Viewpoint – View of Ziegenrück Castle loop from Ziegenrück

02:00

6.88km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 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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Bus stop

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1.20 km

Ziegenrück

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The heraldic animal 🐐 of Ziegenrück, in front of it is a beautiful picnic area on the Saale.

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2

1.70 km

Schneidersblick Viewpoint

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Offers a beautiful view of Ziegenrück.

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3

3.02 km

Hemmkoppe Viewpoint

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With a view of the Saale

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3.15 km

View of the Saale River meander

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Not bad. Certainly better view of the Saale in winter.

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4.05 km

Former railway tunnel in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Beautiful nature trail with a view of the lock and the old railway line.

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4.07 km

Hemmkoppen Tunnel (Touringen Stamping Point No. 224)

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The Hemmkoppen Tunnel is a historic railway tunnel belonging to the former route 6683. It was built between 1893 and 1894 and opened on October 1, 1895. The tunnel is …

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5.45 km

View of Ziegenrück Castle

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You step out of the forest and see the castle... simply beautiful.

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6.20 km

Saale River bend at Ziegenrück

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I remembered this part of the Saale River from a bus trip. That's why I took this short hike.

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6.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.74 km

1.62 km

1.19 km

1.13 km

665 m

543 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

1.34 km

998 m

537 m

304 m

106 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Sunday 17 May

17°C

2°C

48 %

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