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Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Burgk

Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Burgk

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Hiking trails & Routes
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Burgk

Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Burgk

Easy

4.8

(20)

94

hikers

Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Burgk

00:46

2.64km

70m

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: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Parking

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114 m

Burgkhammer Dam – View of Burgk Castle

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Great technical monument. Great view of Burgk Castle.

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462 m

Narrow trails lead along the Saale to Burgk Castle.

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708 m

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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912 m

Burgk Castle

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

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996 m

View of Burgkhammer Dam

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The Burgkhammer dam is part of the Saale cascade. It is the lower reservoir of the Bleiloch pumped storage power plant and at the same time a run-of-river power plant. The dam was put into operation in 1932.

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1.29 km

During the hike there are always wonderful views of the Saale.

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1.43 km

Saale Tower

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The 43-meter-high tower is made of a steel and wood construction. The curved wood construction makes it architecturally interesting. You have to pay an entrance fee and climb 192 steps …

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1.62 km

Great photo opportunity

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2.64 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.45 km

629 m

394 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.06 km

845 m

688 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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