Saale Weir, Kahla – Rest area at the Saale Weir loop from Freienorla

Saale Weir, Kahla – Rest area at the Saale Weir loop from Freienorla

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Saale Weir, Kahla – Rest area at the Saale Weir loop from Freienorla

02:51

46.9km

540m

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42.1 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.1 km

Execution site and stone cross near the abandoned village of Spaal

Highlight • Historical Site

An innocent convict should put his hand through the hole in the cross with a sword to cut off. However, the judgment sword missed the arm and hit the stone …

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22.2 km

Wittersroda Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super road for road bike, no through traffic, in the lower part a bit uneven.

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41.9 km

Kahla Weir

Highlight • Structure

Enjoy the beautiful weir and nature 🦊🙏🌞

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42.0 km

Saale Weir, Kahla

Highlight • Monument

From the Saale bike path, you have a good view of the weir.

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42.1 km

Rest area at the Saale Weir

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice, shady place with bench and view of the barrage.

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42.6 km

View of Leuchtenburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section offers you a great view of the Leuchtenburg castle - one of many historic buildings that you pass on the Saale cycle path.

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46.0 km

Confluence of the Orla and Saale Rivers

Highlight • River

Here the Orla flows into the Saale, as the name suggests. Very original, an idyllic place.

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46.0 km

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

Highlight • River

After 35 kilometers, the Orla flows into the Saale here. A pretty spot that is also suitable for a break, thanks to the small hikers' hut.

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46.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

16.5 km

10.6 km

1.83 km

106 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

8.89 km

7.17 km

2.97 km

547 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

6°C

12 %

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Saale Weir, Kahla – Rest area at the Saale Weir loop from Freienorla

Execution site and stone cross near the abandoned village of Spaal

Wittersroda Valley Road

Kahla Weir

Saale Weir, Kahla

Rest area at the Saale Weir

View of Leuchtenburg

Confluence of the Orla and Saale Rivers

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

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