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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

03:20

13.1km

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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Saale-Elster-Aue bei Halle

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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749 m

Krummes Tor, Merseburg

Highlight • Monument

The so-called Crooked Gate is part of the Merseburg Cathedral. It was built as part of the fortifications. Today it is an impressive witness of the Middle Ages.

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824 m

Merseburg Cathedral

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Great castle ensemble, also visit the inner courtyard. There is also an aviary with castle ravens.

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1.04 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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1.07 km

View of the Saale River from Neumarkt Bridge

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1.15 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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1.35 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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1.93 km

Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Over the Canal Between Meuschau and Merseburg-City

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across the canal between Meuschau & Merseburg-City

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8.06 km

Reichsbahn Bridge

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

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13.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

3.29 km

1.14 km

947 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

3.96 km

3.06 km

596 m

265 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 6 September

24°C

12°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 22, 2024,Merseburger Dom, Schloss und Schlossgarten – Saaleuferweg Runde von Merseburg

The start and finish are at the "Königsmühle" car park. Benches invite you to linger on well-kept paths. Butterflies dance around wild meadow flowers. After just one kilometer we greet the Saale on the right-hand side. We follow the Saale cycle path until we cross the river. On the other bank, a café beckons us into the next village. The …

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March 29, 2025,M5 💚 Merseburg - am Saaleuferweg nach Storchendorf Kollenbey - Meuschau

With a fresh breeze and a few minutes of sunshine, we cycled along the Saale River to the stork village of Kollenbey and back to Merseburg on the opposite bank.

Review from last year:
komoot.de/tour/1662681896?ref=aso

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May 13, 2023,Saaleuferweg – Natur & Auenwald und Schlossblick, Runde ab Meuschau

A super nice tour through nature. And if you still want variety or are looking for places to stop off, you will definitely find them in Merseburg. Recommendation!!!

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