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Peissnitz Bridge – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Halle (Saale)

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Peissnitz Bridge – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Halle (Saale)

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Peissnitz Bridge – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Halle (Saale)

02:30

9.72km

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Fountain Pond Ziegelwiese

Highlight • Lake

The Ziegelwiese can be reached from the east via Peißnitzstraße, from the west via the Peißnitz, from the north via the banks of the Rive and from the south via the cube meadow.

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1.49 km

Peissnitz Bridge

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A beautiful bridge that leads across the Saale river to Peißnitz Island.

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4.07 km

Schwanenbrücke

Viewpoint

5.67 km

Kröllwitz Bridge

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Below the Giebichenstein Castle, it is one of the most important bridges over the Saale.
The mighty stone sculptures of an ox and a horse make it an optical highlight.

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5.67 km

Giebichenstein Castle

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The obelisk made of black granite was inaugurated on August 30, 1896 and is located on a rock near the Kröllwitzer Saale bank.

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6.38 km

View of St. Peter's Church from the Saale Promenade

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6.85 km

Saalepromenade Halle

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There are many beautiful photo opportunities here, one of the most beautiful spots in the green city of Halle.

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7.01 km

Saale riverbank

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A truly wonderful stretch of the Saale river, right in the heart of the city, yet offering pure peace and relaxation.

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7.59 km

Heinrich Heine Rocks

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On the banks of the Saale River, you will find the cliff with an iron plaque commemorating Heinrich Heine.

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9.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

2.81 km

883 m

611 m

575 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

2.32 km

1.93 km

379 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

August 17, 2024,Halle, Peissnitzrunde

This was my old running route with an additional detour to the lookout point above the Amselgrund. People everywhere in holiday mode - lovely!

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April 26, 2025,Gemütliche Wanderung an der Peißnitz

The last time I was on the Peißnitz was for the FDJ Pentecost meeting 😅.. Somehow about 40 years ago - time to see what has changed there ✌️😁

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May 1, 2022,An der Saale hellem Strande ...

On the 1st of May people bathe at the Saale beach, despite a water temperature of 14 degrees! The many spectators on the banks of the Rive liked it, with sunshine and beers. Peissnitzhaus and island were well attended and the railway also made its rounds. Nice to watch the boat traffic on the banks of the Saale and to …

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January 31, 2026,Saale-Schlängeltour mit Peißnitz-Nordspitze ❄️🌊🦆🪾

The route of this winter hike winds between the Stromsaale and Wilder Saale rivers (thanks to @Uwe for the inspiration) and I really enjoyed it. However, even the firm snow paths were treacherously slippery in some places despite the gravel, so much so that I was thrown off balance once 😯. After that, I preferred to walk along the edge …

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February 25, 2024,Spaziergang an der Saale

In spring-like temperatures I was drawn to the Saale. It was very nice.

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March 23, 2025,Halle, an der Saale zum Ochsenberg

Truly, Halle is a wonderful city. Walking along the numerous hiking trails along the Saale River is a pleasure. Now the season is beginning when people once again use the green spaces for picnics and relaxation. You can see them happily playing with their children. Wonderful! The new promenade along the Mühlgraben near Robert-Franz-Ring may be short, but it's still …

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January 1, 2024,🚶🏞️⭐👍🍀😊 Neujahrsrunde Halle/Saale

I wish you all a good start into the new year and look forward to many new tours this year 😊🍀👍⭐

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Peissnitz Bridge – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Halle (Saale)

Fountain Pond Ziegelwiese

Peissnitz Bridge

Kröllwitz Bridge

Giebichenstein Castle

View of St. Peter's Church from the Saale Promenade

Saalepromenade Halle

Saale riverbank

Heinrich Heine Rocks

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