Saaleck Castle – Rudelsburg loop from Großheringen

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Weimarer Land

Großheringen

Saaleck Castle – Rudelsburg loop from Großheringen

Hard

4.6

(20)

hikers

Saaleck Castle – Rudelsburg loop from Großheringen

07:35

27.2km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Saale-Ilm-Platten bei Bad Kösen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.55 km

Muschelkalk Rock Formations and Cave

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With a little luck you will find beautiful fossils of shells.

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15.1 km

Saaleck Castle

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Saaleck Castle is the older of the two castles. It was built around 1050 as a border castle to protect a trade route. It has been uninhabited and derelict since 1585.

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15.8 km

Rudelsburg

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Not only do you have a great view here, but you can also stop off at the inn. Very beautiful castle, more beautiful than Saaleck Castle in my opinion.

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16.3 km

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

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Here, near the Rudelsburg, you can linger and enjoy the view of the Saale valley.

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16.3 km

Lion Monument near the Rudelsburg

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A unique lion statue that is embedded in the backdrop of a quarry and commemorates the fallen of the First World War.

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19.9 km

Bad Kösen Graduation Tower

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The graduation tower was built in the middle of the 18th century. The technical monument was once used for salt production and is still fully functional.

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22.7 km

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck Castles

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here you will find a bench to take a break.

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26.9 km

Zahn Winery on the Saale

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Here you will find a rest area and signpost next to the Saale bridge

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27.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

7.98 km

4.70 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

8.03 km

6.62 km

5.05 km

4.79 km

2.42 km

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

7°C

23 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

December 19, 2021,Auf den Spuren von Ludwig Bechstein 02 Camburg - Bad Kösen

very varied hike through forest and meadows, along the Saale (sometimes on little footbridges that are not so often used, through the vineyards, great viewpoints, historic castles and finally Bad Kösen with a huge saltworks ...

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June 10, 2023,10.06.2023 An der Saale hellem Strande...🎶

... castles stand proud and bold ...
Or "mountain and valley, stock and stone" 😁
- and this name says it all!
Wonderful forest paths in the shade alternate with sunny meadow paths. But there was no shortage of enjoyment either, a stop in Kaatschen and at the Rudelsburg. And finally the crossing with the yaw ferry, just in time …

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