Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2025

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1.83 km

View of Schwarzatal and Greifenstein Castle

Fantastically beautiful view of the Schwarzatal and Greifenstein Castle.

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2.09 km

View from Kame

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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2.51 km

Oberpreilipp Village

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4.66 km

View of Heidecksburg

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

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4.81 km

Schillerhöhe Memorial

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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5.19 km

Rudolstadt Riviera Sandstone Cliffs

This geological natural monument is especially great in autumn 🍂. The sunlight brings out the richness of color of the red sandstone particularly well. The railing largely secures the somewhat unsafe area.

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7.20 km

View of Oberpreilipp

Oberpreilipp looks very pretty from up here with its pretty church tower.

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7.79 km

View of Rudolstadt and the Saale Valley from Preilipper Kuppe

After an arduous climb you have a rewarding view over Saalfeld, as far as the Schwarzatal and Greifenstein Castle.

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9.69 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

2.65 km

473 m

308 m

295 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

1.31 km

885 m

344 m

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Wednesday 8 October

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View of Heidecksburg – Schillerhöhe Memorial loop from Kulmberghaus

View of Schwarzatal and Greifenstein Castle

View from Kame

Oberpreilipp Village

View of Heidecksburg

Schillerhöhe Memorial

Rudolstadt Riviera Sandstone Cliffs

View of Oberpreilipp

View of Rudolstadt and the Saale Valley from Preilipper Kuppe

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