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Large Weir – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Schkopau

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Large Weir – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Schkopau

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Large Weir – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Schkopau

03:28

13.6km

40m

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: April 22, 2026

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Saale-Elster-Aue bei Halle

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Start point

Train Station

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5.11 km

Large Weir

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With a lot of drowsiness, the water rushes over the large weir, the closest thing to the weir is via a residential complex, but it is private property and can cause trouble.

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5.11 km

Merseburg-Meuschau Lock

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In 2013, the “Meuschauer Mühle” hydroelectric power plant with an output of 1.9 GWh was commissioned by a private contractor on the Mühleninsel. The system generates around 3 million kWh …

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5.43 km

Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg

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

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5.45 km

View of the Saale River from Neumarkt Bridge

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5.46 km

Neumarkt Bridge (Waterloo Bridge), Merseburg

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There is a commemorative plaque on the west side of the bridge that commemorates a special event. King Friedrich Wilhelm III is said to be on the bridge. received the …

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5.54 km

Neumarkt Church St. Thomae, Merseburg

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The church is open and can also be visited, there is also a pilgrim hostel here.
Definitely a highlight.

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5.74 km

View of Merseburg Castle and the Cathedral

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View of one of the sights in Merseburg that you should definitely visit

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12.5 km

Reichsbahn Bridge

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Steel rivet bridge over the Saale, close to the Sxhloß Schkopau

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

3.03 km

1.40 km

992 m

Surfaces

6.69 km

2.88 km

2.47 km

739 m

436 m

258 m

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