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Saxony-Anhalt
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Merseburg

Merseburg Cathedral – Merseburg Palace Garden loop from Merseburg Bergmannsring

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Saalekreis
Merseburg

Merseburg Cathedral – Merseburg Palace Garden loop from Merseburg Bergmannsring

Moderate

4.7

(6)

45

hikers

Merseburg Cathedral – Merseburg Palace Garden loop from Merseburg Bergmannsring

02:44

10.6km

50m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.67 km

Local Animal Park in Südpark, Merseburg

Highlight • Structure

the Way of St. James also goes through there

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3.69 km

Hinterer Gotthardteich

Lake

3

4.03 km

The Reader at Gotthard Pond

Highlight • Monument

Laid out at the end of the 15th century by Bishop Thilo von Trotha as a fishing lake.
Located in the center of Merseburg, it has developed into a very …

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4

5.07 km

Old Town Hall, Merseburg

Highlight • Historical Site

A well-preserved building near the market, worth seeing the numerous sandstone reliefs.

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5

5.49 km

The path below the castle, ideal for a short walk on Sunday.

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6

5.71 km

Merseburg Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Great castle ensemble, also visit the inner courtyard. There is also an aviary with castle ravens.

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7

6.16 km

two benches in the castle garden invite you to linger

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8

6.44 km

Merseburg Palace Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

Battle of Leipzig October 18, 1813

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9

7.59 km

Front Gotthard Pond

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The Blue Eye in the middle of Merseburg, the lake can be circumnavigated, and is a popular destination.

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

2.26 km

979 m

365 m

352 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

2.59 km

1.27 km

557 m

537 m

237 m

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Monday 18 May

20°C

8°C

36 %

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