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View of Schloss Burgk – Saale Tower loop from Friesau

View of Schloss Burgk – Saale Tower loop from Friesau

Hard

5.0

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View of Schloss Burgk – Saale Tower loop from Friesau

01:54

29.5km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

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9.61 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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9.67 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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10.7 km

View of Schloss Burgk

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Very nice view of Burgk Castle.

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11.7 km

Burgk Observation Tower Parking Lot

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For hikes that start in Burgk, there is a public car park at the entrance to the town. The community doesn't want visitors' cars in town, so everyone should park …

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11.8 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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18.2 km

Saaler Cycle Path

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Beautiful, easy to drive bike path with very good surface.

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22.4 km

Bridge of Peace

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Bridge as a means to an end, e.g. on the circuit around the Bleiloch (komoot.de/highlight/3556438), unfortunately a separate cycle path on the bridge was forgotten 🤣

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22.6 km

Peace Bridge

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Is the starting point for many hikes and bike tours.

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29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

7.06 km

6.83 km

3.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

8.46 km

3.82 km

1.50 km

455 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Friday 22 May

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View of Schloss Burgk – Saale Tower loop from Friesau

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

View of Schloss Burgk

Burgk Observation Tower Parking Lot

Saale Tower

Saaler Cycle Path

Bridge of Peace

Peace Bridge

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