View of Schloss Burgk – Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

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Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Burgk

View of Schloss Burgk – Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

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View of Schloss Burgk – Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

01:29

5.47km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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887 m

Burgkhammer Dam – View of Burgk Castle

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Great technical monument. Great view of Burgk Castle.

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1.02 km

View of Schloss Burgk

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Very nice view of Burgk Castle.

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1.92 km

Sophienpark and the Sophienhäuschen (Sophien Pavilion)

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Nice gem located away from the actual castle. Great wedding location.

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2.01 km

Rococo pavilion in the pleasure garden of Burgk Castle

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You should also visit the Sophienpark and the Sophienhaus at Burgk Castle.

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2.13 km

View of the wooden bridge over the Saale River

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The wooden bridge over the Saale can be seen well from both the castle garden and the Jägersteig. Especially from the Jägersteig it is a great photo motif - with …

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2.29 km

Schloss Burgk Eisenach-Budapest Stamping Point

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Wrought iron gate and railings on the castle wall. A nice photo opportunity.

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2.34 km

Burgk Castle

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The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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5.29 km

View of the Eisbrücke (Ice Bridge)

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We would have preferred to take the hanging ladder.🙄

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5.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

1.47 km

498 m

426 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.73 km

1.69 km

1.52 km

528 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

9°C

-1°C

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Comments

July 9, 2023,Burgk - Hitzerunde um Schloss Burgk - 09.07.2023

That was quite a heat! Up to 34 degrees. Even in the forest and down by the Saale there was no cooling.
Fortunately, the restaurant at the castle was open (generally only until 5 p.m.). Nice landlady - and beautiful view.

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