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Peissnitz Bridge – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Domnitz (Saalkreis)

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Peissnitz Bridge – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Domnitz (Saalkreis)

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Peissnitz Bridge – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Domnitz (Saalkreis)

04:09

67.2km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 34.3 km for 80 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 5:00 AM-10:00 PM • Public holidays & Sunday: 6:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.0 km

Mühlgraben

Lake

22.0 km

Saale

Lake

24.3 km

Peissnitz Bridge

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A beautiful bridge that leads across the Saale river to Peißnitz Island.

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25.0 km

Saale Riverside Promenade with a View of Saale Beach

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The promenade is ideal for walking. But it is sometimes very crowded on weekends.

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25.3 km

Riverside Promenade

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2 Netto kiosks, one with bratwurst etc.!

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25.9 km

Kröllwitz Bridge Animal Sculptures

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Also in the light of the hammer

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26.1 km

Giebichenstein Castle

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The obelisk made of black granite was inaugurated on August 30, 1896 and is located on a rock near the Kröllwitzer Saale bank.

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28.4 km

Brandberge

Nature Reserve

32.7 km

Lunzberge

Nature Reserve

41.0 km

View of the Saale River at Porphyrlandschaft near Gimritz

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Up here is a bench from which you have a spectacular view of the Saale. There is hardly a better place for a short break.

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43.0 km

View of Wettin Castle from the ferry

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Great view in wonderful weather

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43.6 km

Saale Riverbank Near Wettin

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If you cycle along the Saale near Wettin, nothing blocks your view, as the last few meters of the bank are unobstructed. There are a few benches right by the …

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67.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

15.3 km

15.2 km

8.26 km

3.36 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.0 km

4.82 km

3.47 km

3.12 km

516 m

319 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 23 July

23°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 20, 2021,Saale Tagestour: Halle - Könnern

Also a worthwhile, varied section along the Saale. Suitable for families and by train, the journey to and from the hotel is easy to do.

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May 21, 2023,Könnern Bhf. Über Saaleradweg bis Bhf. Halle-Ammendorf

A diversion for the Saale cycle path has just been set up in Halle. But this also leads via beautiful paths off the road and is well signposted (as of May 21, 2023).

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July 24, 2025,771 - Teil vom Saaleradweg - Etappe 8: Halle - Brachwitz - Wettin - Rothenburg/Könnern - Tag ges. 45 km

My big mistake: from Rothenburg over the mountain to Könnern.

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Peissnitz Bridge – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Domnitz (Saalkreis)

Peissnitz Bridge

Saale Riverside Promenade with a View of Saale Beach

Riverside Promenade

Kröllwitz Bridge Animal Sculptures

Giebichenstein Castle

View of the Saale River at Porphyrlandschaft near Gimritz

View of Wettin Castle from the ferry

Saale Riverbank Near Wettin

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