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Saale weir – Ziegenrück Railway Bridge loop from Eßbach

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Saale weir – Ziegenrück Railway Bridge loop from Eßbach

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Saale weir – Ziegenrück Railway Bridge loop from Eßbach

01:04

16.0km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.74 km for 18 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.96 km

View of the tranquil Saale River

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great for switching off

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5.70 km

Saale weir

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You can hear it roaring from afar, especially because the Saale flows very quietly through the damming.

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5.71 km

Weir on the Saale River and Picnic Area

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5.73 km

Fish ladder on the Saale Cycle Path

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Frischteppe is located between Walsburg and Ziegenrück

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6.91 km

Saale Bridge in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Highlight • Bridge

Nice photo opportunity that shouldn't be missed.

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7.30 km

Railway viaduct in the Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Beautiful viaduct, must have been interesting when trains still ran here.

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8.63 km

Ziegenrück Railway Bridge

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A very beautiful viaduct.

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8.95 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

4.67 km

623 m

297 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

2.80 km

539 m

336 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Saale weir – Ziegenrück Railway Bridge loop from Eßbach

View of the tranquil Saale River

Saale weir

Weir on the Saale River and Picnic Area

Fish ladder on the Saale Cycle Path

Saale Bridge in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Railway viaduct in the Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Ziegenrück Railway Bridge

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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