Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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3.51 km

Finkenmühle Hamlet and Ponds

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The hamlet of Finkenmühle consists of the four-sided farm Finkenmühle and the so-called Hübelhaus, it is located about two kilometers north of Volkmannsdorf and can be reached from there via …

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5.43 km

Plothen Ponds

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renatured clarifiers of the SZM S110 Quaschwitz (heimatfreunde-neustadt-orla.de/neustadt- Umgebung/item/046-veb-schweinezucht-und-mast.html#10)
and now the bird sanctuary in the NSG "Dreba-Plothener pond area"
naturerbe.nabu.de/schutzgebietssteckbriefe/Plothener_Teiche.pdf

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12.7 km

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

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Ziegenrück is simply a small, sleepy place between the Thuringian seas. The food is very good and there are countless beautiful cycling and hiking trails. A detour is worthwhile.

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21.7 km

View of the Saale River

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Very quiet and beautiful, not far from here the entrance to the Saale cycle path.

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24.5 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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24.6 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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26.6 km

View of the Eisbrücke and Schloss Burgk

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The modern tied arch bridge was built in 2005. Due to its exposed location and the striking architectural style, the bridge is both a starting and orientation point. You can …

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31.3 km

View of Vogtland Countryside from Wooden Bench

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Wonderful view of the country.

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39.1 km

Zipfelteich

Lake

45.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

17.2 km

6.41 km

2.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.0 km

8.63 km

2.83 km

1.14 km

Elevation

Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 January

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Finkenmühle Hamlet and Ponds

Plothen Ponds

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

View of the Saale River

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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