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Saale Weir Ziegenrück – Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct loop from Tausa

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland

Saale Weir Ziegenrück – Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct loop from Tausa

Moderate

4.6

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26

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Saale Weir Ziegenrück – Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct loop from Tausa

03:15

11.8km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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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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4.02 km

View of Ziegenrück

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nice way to town

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2

4.29 km

Ziegenrück Town Hall

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The old town hall is well worth seeing, as well as some very beautiful historical buildings.
Tourist information is located in the town hall.

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3

4.81 km

Saale Weir, Ziegenrück

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Nice to see the Saale.

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4

4.91 km

Nice seating on the promenade, a boat rental is also available.

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5

5.04 km

I remembered this part of the Saale River from a bus trip. That's why I took this short hike.

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6

5.40 km

Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct

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The viaduct is very impressive, from here it is easy to set off on a hike from the free car park.

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7

6.66 km

Plothenbach Stream

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Plothenbach, coming from the ponds, is said to have been called Blutenbach in the past. The saga tells of a pagan sacrificial site from which the blood of the victims …

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8

7.30 km

Here you can clearly see the individual layers of slate, created by weather influences.

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11.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

1.42 km

1.04 km

310 m

173 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

2.57 km

2.41 km

1.07 km

205 m

153 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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