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Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Schwarzburg

Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

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Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

04:28

14.3km

530m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Train Station

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1.20 km

Schwarzburg Castle

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Schwarzburg Castle offers an exciting blend of history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature. Don't miss the Imperial Hall with its imperial portraits, the Princely Armory with its unique collection of weapons, and the magnificent view of the Schwarza Valley.

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2.10 km

View of the Schwarza River bend

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A beautiful view of the Schwarza loop.

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5.67 km

View of Schwarzburg Castle from the Hirschtränke shelter

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A very pretty little plateau with two cozy houses and a fantastic view of Schwarzburg Castle. Also a cozy place for a picnic at any time of the day.

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6.77 km

Schwarza River

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Even today, the Schwarza is considered the most gold-rich river in Germany, from which, according to tradition, up to four tons of pure gold were mined in the 16th century.

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8.51 km

Bark Hut at Trippstein

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The bark house, from which you have a very nice view of the Schwarzatal, was built by Macheleit, a co-inventor of Thuringian porcelain.

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11.1 km

View of Schwarzburg Castle and the Schwarzatal valley

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Great views of the castle and the Schwarzatal...

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11.5 km

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

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Schwarzburg Castle is located high above the valley, in the midst of wooded mountains. The first mention of Schwarzburg and the Count of Schwarzburg comes from the year 1071. The …

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13.2 km

Schwarzburg Armory

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The armory is the only preserved, free-standing armory in Germany. The extensive collection of equipment and weapons can only be admired with a one-hour guided tour that starts every hour on the hour.

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14.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

4.58 km

1.92 km

1.81 km

698 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.34 km

2.49 km

2.15 km

696 m

514 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

3°C

45 %

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Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

Schwarzburg Castle

View of the Schwarza River bend

View of Schwarzburg Castle from the Hirschtränke shelter

Schwarza River

Bark Hut at Trippstein

View of Schwarzburg Castle and the Schwarzatal valley

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

Schwarzburg Armory

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