Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1.70 km

Rückberg

Peak

6.20 km

Waidbach and Waterfall in Mühlberg

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The Weidbach flows under Karl-Marxstrasse and Burgstrasse. The aqueduct is an artificially created watercourse that used to be used to carry the Weidbach to Steigmühle. Today, the Weidbach water flows …

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6.36 km

Mühlberg Aqueduct

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The aqueduct in Mühlberg is an artificial confluence of the Weidbach and Burgbach rivers. In earlier times, such an aqueduct was used to carry the Weidbach water to the Steigmühle …

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6.98 km

Mühlburg (Thuringia Stamp Station 425)

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The most unassuming of the three equals has become a highlight in the years following the fall of the Wall. With 2, - € admission for adults and 1, - € for children, it is also very attractive for families.

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7.10 km

Mühlburg Castle

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ᴍüʜʟʙᴜʀɢ ᴍäʀᴢ - ɴᴏᴠᴇᴍʙᴇʀ 10ᴜʜʀ - 18ᴜʜʀ ᴇɪɴᴛʀɪᴛᴛ 2.50€

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7.42 km

Boundary Stones of the Electorate of Mainz (1777) — Schloßleite

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The Archbishop and Elector of Mainz, Karl-Friedrich-Joseph von Erthal, visited Mühlberg as sovereign on June 21, 1777. Therefore, boundary stones of the Electorate of Mainz were set in the area …

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7.59 km

Gustav Freytag Trail – Schloßleite

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The hiking trail is dedicated to the author Gustav Freytag. It leads from the ruins of Gleichen Castle via the ruins of Mühlburg to Veste Wachsenburg.

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10.0 km

View of Wachsenburg Castle

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On the hike between Wachsenburg and Mühlburg there are many beautiful views - this rest area offers a particularly beautiful! And then have a snack here - just wonderful!

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10.6 km

View of the Wachsenburg

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Idyllically situated on a hill.

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14.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

4.10 km

2.52 km

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

4.56 km

1.97 km

809 m

458 m

105 m

Elevation

Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 December

1°C

-7°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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