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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Drognitz

Wysburg Castle Ruins – Ziemestal Viaduct loop from Drognitz

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Drognitz

Wysburg Castle Ruins – Ziemestal Viaduct loop from Drognitz

Hard

5.0

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Wysburg Castle Ruins – Ziemestal Viaduct loop from Drognitz

06:30

23.0km

480m

Hiking

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

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.48 km

Classroom at the Wysburg

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Very nice idea implemented. The facility is very well maintained. Thanks to the people who create something like this.

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5.51 km

Great excursion destination near the hall. A bit difficult access, but when you reach the top you will be rewarded with a great reconstructed castle complex. A real insider tip in the region was created with great attention to detail.

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5.98 km

View of Ziemestal Bridge

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Ziemestalbrücke viewed from a distance is rather unspectacular.

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6.30 km

View of the Ziemestal Bridge

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Due to the many tree fellings, you now have a good view of the entire bridge from the path below, but some of the paths up to the bridge are …

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6.84 km

Ziemestal Viaduct

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Simply amazing! A great destination for a railway embankment hike from Ziegenrück. 1 viaduct and 3 tunnels and then this bridge! The hike on the railway tracks with the dark tunnels is also great for the kids.

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13.6 km

View of the Saale River

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A magnificent view of the Saale from here.

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21.6 km

View of the Drachenschwanz

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From here you have a great view of the dragon's tail

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21.9 km

Viewpoint

23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

1.72 km

1.26 km

964 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

5.66 km

2.83 km

2.25 km

1.59 km

459 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 22 May

27°C

9°C

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Wysburg Castle Ruins – Ziemestal Viaduct loop from Drognitz

Classroom at the Wysburg