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View of the Saale River loop from Schleiz

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View of the Saale River loop from Schleiz

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View of the Saale River loop from Schleiz

03:11

45.2km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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5.26 km

View of Vogtland Countryside from Wooden Bench

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Wonderful view of the country.

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9.76 km

View of the Eisbrücke and Schloss Burgk

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The modern tied arch bridge was built in 2005. Due to its exposed location and the striking architectural style, the bridge is both a starting and orientation point. You can …

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10.7 km

View of Schloss Burgk and Burgkhammer Reservoir

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Nice path over the dam with a great view of Burgk Castle.

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11.8 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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11.8 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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14.7 km

View of the Saale River

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Very quiet and beautiful, not far from here the entrance to the Saale cycle path.

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17.5 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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22.9 km

Railway viaduct in the Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Beautiful viaduct, must have been interesting when trains still ran here.

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27.9 km

Die Bärleite

Forest

32.9 km

Schulzleith

Forest

45.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

13.8 km

6.85 km

4.45 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

5.75 km

5.49 km

3.36 km

106 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

18°C

80 %

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View of the Saale River loop from Schleiz

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Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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