Pedalling with a view of castles – the Saale Cycle Route in Thuringia
Pedalling with a view of castles – the Saale Cycle Route in Thuringia
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Pedalling with a view of castles – the Saale Cycle Route in Thuringia
4 days
2-3 h/day
199km
1,630m
1,940m
The Saale Cycle Route combines historic architecture, delightful wine villages, spectacular viewpoints and beautiful natural sights to create a real cycling adventure.
Glorious buildings, such as Burgk Castle, with its Silbermann organ, and Heidecksburg Castle, await on the Thuringian section of the Saale Cycle Route. Places like the Ziegenrück Hydropower Museum and the Feengrotten (Fairy Grottoes) in Saalfeld are perfect for longer stops. You’ll be captivated by the Saale river, which winds its way through the countryside in wild and romantic loops, and we can also recommend a detour to Leuchtenburg Castle, which is only a short detour from Jena. Here, at the Steg der Wünsche (Bridge of Wishes), your heart's desires will come true, or so the story goes. You can marvel at the largest porcelain vase and the smallest teapot in the world and – quite unusually – visit a porcelain church.
The Thuringian section of the Saale Cycle Route is suitable for experienced cyclists, as there are some steep climbs and descents. Between Saalfeld and Camburg, however, the route is family-friendly with only minor climbs. The varied elevation profile ensures that the long-distance route is a wonderfully interesting journey through Thuringia.
The full route of the Saale Cycle Route covers 400 kilometres (250 mi) and takes cyclists from the Fichtelgebirge in Bavaria via Thuringia to the mouth of the Elbe near Barby in Saxony-Anhalt. If you’re interested in the complete route, you can find it here: komoot.com/collection/699.
If you'd like to discover the beautiful landscape and impressive castles along the Saale Cycle Route in advance, then take a look at the impressive FPV drone flight. We hope you enjoy your adventure!
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Saale Cycle Route in Thuringia
195km
1,840m
2,160m
Last updated: November 4, 2024
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45.7km
03:15
530m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
43.1km
02:52
670m
740m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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58.6km
03:24
220m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
51.2km
02:58
220m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
4
Distance
199 km
Duration
12:29 h
Elevation
1,630 m
1,940 m
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