Luisenturm on the Hummelsberg – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Seitenroda

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Luisenturm on the Hummelsberg – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Seitenroda

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Luisenturm on the Hummelsberg – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Seitenroda

03:49

59.3km

790m

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: August 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.9 km for 172 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.02 km

Saale Weir, Kahla

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From the Saale bike path, you have a good view of the weir.

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4.63 km

View of Leuchtenburg

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This section offers you a great view of the Leuchtenburg castle - one of many historic buildings that you pass on the Saale cycle path.

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8.04 km

Confluence of the Orla and Saale Rivers

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Here the Orla flows into the Saale, as the name suggests. Very original, an idyllic place.

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8.05 km

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

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After 35 kilometers, the Orla flows into the Saale here. A pretty spot that is also suitable for a break, thanks to the small hikers' hut.

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10.1 km

View of Orlamünde from the Saale River

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directly at the cycle path alternative between Freienorla and Niederkrossen there is a flat course of the cycle path. At this point, it offers a good bottom-up view. (Upper town of Orlamünde with church and bower)

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29.5 km

Luisenturm on the Hummelsberg

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A beautiful, really worth seeing facility with a great view over the Saale valley and the Saale-Ilm-Platte up to the mountain ranges of the Franconian Forest and the Thuringian Forest. …

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58.6 km

Leuchtenburg Castle

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Worth seeing! The Leuchtenburg lies high above the Saale valley. It grants a wide all-round view from the Harz to the Thuringian Forest. Within its castle walls it houses a …

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59.1 km

Leuchtenburg Castle

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The ascent to Leuchtenburg is strenuous with a normal bike. It's a shame that you only get your well-deserved beer with a ticket to the castle...

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59.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

12.9 km

10.3 km

4.81 km

3.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.0 km

796 m

341 m

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

July 23, 2022,Erste Tour mit Anstieg 😍👍🏾Luisenturm,Reinstädter Grund, Kahla, Saaleradweg

First tour with ascent today and after 11 km uphill you can also go up the 79 steps to the Luisenturm 🤣. I'm glad I did it. A little more every time 👍🏾

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