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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Rudolstadt

View of Heidecksburg – Kulm Tower loop from Schwarza

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Rudolstadt

View of Heidecksburg – Kulm Tower loop from Schwarza

Moderate

4.8

(121)

344

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View of Heidecksburg – Kulm Tower loop from Schwarza

04:44

15.4km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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3.16 km

View over Rudolstadt and the Saale Valley from Preilipper Kuppe

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A wonderful view of Rudolstadt I always ignore the not so beautiful thing.

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6.23 km

Rudolstadt Riviera sandstone cliffs (closed)

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The Riviera is currently closed due to a landslide.

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6.61 km

Schillerhöhe Memorial

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Along the Saale and through the spectacular rocky world of the "Rudolstadt Riviera" you reach the Schillerhöhe. The memorial was built in 1830 (on the 25th anniversary of the poet's …

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6.76 km

View of Heidecksburg

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The hiking and cycling trail between Oberpreiliipp and Cumbach offers a beautiful view of the baroque palace "Heidecksburg".

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9.31 km

Oberpreilipp village

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The name of the small town is derived from the Slavic word Prilep, "appendage". This refers to a district (belonging to Rudolstadt since 1997) in a nest location. Wine was …

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9.73 km

The "Kame" distant view offers you a unique view of Schwarza, Volkstedt, Oberpreilipp, Unterpreilipp and Rudolstadt. In the background, the "Greifenstein" castle towers over Bad Blankenburg. Take a seat and …

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9.99 km

View of Schwarzatal and Greifenstein Castle

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Fantastically beautiful view of the Schwarzatal and Greifenstein Castle.

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11.8 km

Kulm Tower

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The 20 meter high Kulm Tower is one of the oldest steel lattice towers in Germany. The listed tower was built in 1884 and extensively renovated in 2012. The viewing …

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

6.94 km

647 m

546 m

342 m

Surfaces

9.10 km

2.93 km

1.27 km

1.08 km

722 m

327 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

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Comments

April 7, 2023,Rudolstädter Reviera, Kulmberg, 14-Säulen-Höhle

A nice hike on the Rudolstadt Reviera.
First it went along the banks of the Saale, then came the ascent to the Kulmberg.
The beer garden at the Kulmberghaus was open - so close to heaven!
Everywhere there were beautiful views in the middle of the awakening nature.

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June 8, 2024,🌳🌤️Rudolstädter Riviera - Kulmberg⛰️🤩 - 14 Säulen Höhle🌸🌲🥾 🔁 von Volkstedt

Today, in the best hiking weather 🌤, I once again found myself in the beautiful Saale valley. From the Rudolstadt district of Volkstedt, I first cross the Saale on the Schiller Bridge and then follow it along the natural monument "Rudolstadt Riviera". The river left its mark in the red sandstone here thousands of years ago. Once I arrive in …

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February 12, 2022,Rudolstädter Riviera-Preilipper Kuppe- Aussichtsturm Kulm

Nice tour in beautiful Thuringia. The weather meant well and the tour really suits the sun. There are a few climbs up the mountains and once you get to the top the view is just gorgeous. So a very nice day

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June 15, 2024,Preilipper Kuppe – Aussichtsturm Kulm Runde von Volkstedt

Today I hiked the Rudolstadt Riviera. The path is actually closed 😜🫣except for 1-2 trees that you can walk around, nothing threatening. One path is a bit washed out, but it is doable without danger. Overall, the tour is a bit demanding, so a good level of fitness and surefootedness are an advantage.🥾🚶 The reward once you have mastered the …

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October 16, 2022,Von Schillerbrücke nach Blick auf die Heidecksburg

Beautiful, varied round with fantastic vantage points. Surefootedness is a prerequisite. It's quite steep to get to the top, but it's definitely doable. At the top you will be rewarded with a magnificent all-round view. The Kulmturm is also worth climbing. At the top you have a fabulous all-round view. Highly recommended tour.

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July 14, 2024,Schwarza - Preilipper Kuppe - Kulmberg - Teufelsbrücke - Hexentanzplatz -14 Säulen-Höhle - Schillershöhe - Rudolstädter Riviera

So this tour is from Claudia and her husband, a very strenuous but beautiful tour and in the end it was worth it (sweated through 3 headbands)

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April 27, 2024,Preilipper Kuppe - Kulmberg - Teufelsbrücke - Hexentanzplatz -14 Säulen-Höhle - Schillershöhe - Rudolstädter Riviera

Preilipper Kuppe:
In 1888, Preilipper and the Thuringian Forest Association built a stone shelter on the mountain peak known as the "Vorderer Kulm", which became known as the Preilipper Kuppe. The shelter had a tower shape with Gothic windows and door cutouts. In the last years of World War II, the tower was used to observe enemy aircraft. In 1945, …

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April 29, 2025,Thüringen : Von Schwarza zu Schillers Höhe, 14 Säulen und Kulm

A beautiful hike with numerous flowers along the way. The descent from the Preilipper Kuppe was quite steep and slippery, making it a challenge.

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View of Heidecksburg – Kulm Tower loop from Schwarza

View over Rudolstadt and the Saale Valley from Preilipper Kuppe

Rudolstadt Riviera sandstone cliffs (closed)

Schillerhöhe Memorial

View of Heidecksburg

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Kulm Tower

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