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Easy hikes and walks in Saale-Orla-Kreis

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Exploring Saale-Orla-Kreis on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Saale-Orla-Kreis. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. Urwaldpfad Hirschberg – Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

3.05km

00:50

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lobi family hiking trail in Bad Lobenstein

4.10km

01:07

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Around the forest adventure island near Ziegenrück

1.86km

00:30

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Rest Area with Panoramic View loop from Gräfenwarth

5.58km

01:31

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Turbine Runner at Bleiloch Dam – Rest Area with Panoramic View loop from Gräfenwarth

6.44km

01:45

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hemmkoppe Viewpoint – View of Ziegenrück Castle loop from Ziegenrück

5.64km

01:38

140m

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7. Plothen Ponds – 1000 Ponds Circular Trail loop from Plothen

3.81km

00:59

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Kaiserhöhe Slate Cliffs – Steinmühlen Weir on the Saale River loop from Hirschberg

6.84km

01:55

140m

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9. Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga – Saalbach Bridge loop from Pottiga

4.17km

01:08

60m

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10. Burgk Castle – Upper Röhrensteig loop from Burgk

6.32km

01:47

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Saale-Orla-Kreis

1. Urwaldpfad Hirschberg – Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

2. Lobi family hiking trail in Bad Lobenstein

3. Around the forest adventure island near Ziegenrück

4. Rest Area with Panoramic View loop from Gräfenwarth

5. Turbine Runner at Bleiloch Dam – Rest Area with Panoramic View loop from Gräfenwarth

6. Hemmkoppe Viewpoint – View of Ziegenrück Castle loop from Ziegenrück

7. Plothen Ponds – 1000 Ponds Circular Trail loop from Plothen

8. Kaiserhöhe Slate Cliffs – Steinmühlen Weir on the Saale River loop from Hirschberg

9. Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga – Saalbach Bridge loop from Pottiga

10. Burgk Castle – Upper Röhrensteig loop from Burgk

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