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Saalbach Bridge – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Rudolphstein

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Saalbach Bridge – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Rudolphstein

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Saalbach Bridge – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Rudolphstein

07:24

26.8km

450m

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: July 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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763 m

Saalbach Bridge

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-Built in 2004-2005
-Until the division of Germany, there was a covered wooden bridge here
-after the turn of 1989-1991 raft operation
-from 1991 - 2003 wooden footbridge
-The inauguration …

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1.23 km

Wild Enclosure at the State Association of Agricultural Game Keepers E.V. Thuringia

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Beautiful game enclosure at the old Grenzerweg between Blumenaumühle and Rudolphstein.

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4.97 km

Saale Bridge at the Blankenberg Paper Mill

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Ferdinand Traugott Flinsch introduced mechanical papermaking in Blankenberg in 1843. Parchment paper and printing paper were still produced in this Thuringian town on the Saale River until 1993. Today, you can learn more about that era in a museum.

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6.33 km

Former Border Strip Trail along the Saale River

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Apart from a few monuments, there is nothing left to remind us of the former death strip that divided Germany over 30 years ago. Today, there is a wonderful path along the banks of the peaceful Saale.

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8.50 km

Dreiländerblick

Viewpoint

12.3 km

View near Pottiga

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There are a few viewpoints in this area, but none top the Skywalk.

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12.5 km

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

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Viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Saale valley. Pavilion with display boards and table sets for a cozy rest. Great place.

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14.3 km

Saalbach Spring (site of the former village Saalbach)

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The spring was drilled in 1957 and is said to have an outlet temperature of 18 degrees.

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14.7 km

Patrol path along the German-German border

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It's not easy to walk on the column path. It is nice that the former border strip has been preserved as a protected landscape area.

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

6.03 km

4.18 km

1.33 km

500 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.69 km

4.79 km

1.89 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

21°C

13°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

September 13, 2025,Kammweg Erzgebirge/Vogtland - von Hirschberg nach Blankenstein mit Umleitung

Dear @Heidi, dear @KatjaS - it was great to be out and about with you both again and to hike the last four stages together. @Heidi - Congratulations 👏💪🎉 on completing the Kammweg from Geising/Altenberg to Blankenstein! The first stage is still waiting for me - at the end.

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September 13, 2025,Kammweg - meine 16. Etappe von Hirschberg nach Blankenstein

In bright sunshine and after breakfast at the bakery (which we didn't have on any stage) in Hirschberg, we set off on the final stage. It took us largely along a convoy path along the inner-German border and the Saxon Saale River. This stage ended in Blankenstein, marking the end of our hike along the Kammweg trail with my daughter …

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May 27, 2023,Etappe 17: Tiefengrün / Hirschberg nach Blankenstein – Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland

On 11/02/2012 I started the first stage of the Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland. I found the motto "DACHS instead of DAX" so beautiful. Then there was a break until 2021. And over the past few years I have always hiked all stages using public transport. Only in these last 3 stages did I not succeed and I booked easily with the Erzgebirge …

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May 27, 2024,Kammweg Etappe 7 von 7, von Hirschberg nach Blankenstein

Full description of the 7-day hike: komoot.com/de-de/tour/1596962891

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September 15, 2025,Kammweg Erzgebirge - Vogtland: Etappe 15/15: von Hirschberg nach Blankenstein 🥾🎒⛰️🌲🌳🏁😊

Nachdem sich der Schreck, ob wir ein Schlaflager bekommen, gelegt hatte, stellte sich das Zimmer als sehr komfortabel, großräumig und schön heraus. Meine liebe Frau hatte gestern Geburtstag. Da aus dem erhofften Geburtstagsdinner nichts wurde, bestellte ich beim Pizzalieferanten auch eine Flasche Rotwein. Weingläser oder überhaupt Gläser hatten wir nicht, so war der Plan, aus den Bechern unserer Thermosflaschen zu …

May 27, 2024,Thüringen - Kammweg Etappe 7/7, Hirschberg nach Blankenstein

Last stage. 16 km - our breaks were accordingly frequent and long so that we didn't arrive at our destination before our suitcases.
The Saale, as a border river, was our constant companion today. We crossed it several times and it also gave us various views of it and the surrounding area. It was just another varied tour.
Conclusion: According …

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October 30, 2025,Etappe 17: Hirschberg nach Blankenstein – Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland

Regarding the stage itself: The weather was more than pleasant today, and the route was fantastic. So many highlights and stunning views... A perfect ending.

The entire ridge trail is highly recommended. Each stage is unique and wonderful. Many thanks to my companions @Katja, @Claudia ( Claudsch), Jitka, and @Tamara, as well as my children, who drove me/us back to …

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April 17, 2024,17.04.2024 Wanderung am Grünen Band - Von Venzka nach Blankenstein

In order to have fun and enjoy hiking, it is important to be able to put on dry clothes in the morning. We were lucky. The lovingly prepared breakfast also improves our well-being enormously. Our host said goodbye to us with a suggestion as to how we could get to the border path without walking all the way back to …

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Saalbach Bridge – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Rudolphstein

Saalbach Bridge

Wild Enclosure at the State Association of Agricultural Game Keepers E.V. Thuringia

Saale Bridge at the Blankenberg Paper Mill

Former Border Strip Trail along the Saale River

View near Pottiga

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

Saalbach Spring (site of the former village Saalbach)

Patrol path along the German-German border

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