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View of the Saale Valley – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Göritz

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View of the Saale Valley – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Göritz

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View of the Saale Valley – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Göritz

03:45

49.7km

890m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.6 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.00 km

View of Hirschberg an der Saale

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I really liked this place.

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9.36 km

View of the Saale Valley

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On the climb from Joditz to Lamitz, it's worth taking a look at the Saale Valley.

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17.8 km

Schloß Rudolphstein

Castle

20.6 km

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

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Viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Saale valley. Pavilion with display boards and table sets for a cozy rest. Great place.

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20.9 km

Dorfteich

Lake

25.5 km

Start of the Rennsteig

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Absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend eating the sausages or other items there. Parking is plentiful and free.

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25.9 km

Rennsteig Trailhead (Hörschel)

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The Rennsteig cycle route follows the Rennsteig courier and trade route, which has existed since the Middle Ages, for 195 km. The long-distance cycle path is mostly carefully graveled, sometimes …

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25.9 km

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Selbitz, a few meters before it flows into the Saale. The Selbitz used to be the border river between the GDR and the Federal Republic …

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35.7 km

Saaldorf Saale Bridge

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the Saale and the reservoir.

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37.7 km

Saale Cycle Path – Rural Scenery in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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49.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

13.3 km

6.82 km

2.39 km

1.40 km

129 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

8.94 km

2.16 km

1.24 km

140 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

19°C

12°C

54 %

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Comments

July 21, 2022,Saaleradweg von Saalenstein bis nach Saalburg

Challenging tour on the Saale cycle path with many uphill and downhill stretches, which leads from the Franconian Forest and the former inner-German border to Blankenstein at the beginning of the Rennsteig and finally to the Bleiloch reservoir to Saalburg.

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View of the Saale Valley – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Göritz

View of Hirschberg an der Saale

View of the Saale Valley

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

Start of the Rennsteig

Rennsteig Trailhead (Hörschel)

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

Saaldorf Saale Bridge

Saale Cycle Path – Rural Scenery in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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