Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga – Old Railway to the Paper Mill loop from Pottiga

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Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga – Old Railway to the Paper Mill loop from Pottiga

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Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga – Old Railway to the Paper Mill loop from Pottiga

00:46

10.6km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

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Viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Saale valley. Pavilion with display boards and table sets for a cozy rest. Great place.

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607 m

Pottiga Memorial Site

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As in many other places, there is also a war memorial in Pottiga and commemorates those who died in previous wars. In addition, on the memorial by the old school …

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Old Railway to the Paper Mill

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Old wagons of the former field railway in Blankenberg near the old paper factory

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5.13 km

Confluence of the Selbitz and Saale Rivers

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Confluence of the Selbitz and the Saale not far from the starting point of the Rennsteig in Blankenstein; the Selbitz is a 37 km long tributary of the Saale and …

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5.24 km

Start of the Rennsteig

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Absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend eating the sausages or other items there. Parking is plentiful and free.

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5.26 km

Rennsteig and Sea Museum

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In Blankenstein, an extensive museum has been built in the former administration building of the pulp and paper mill in Rosenthal (ZPR) since 2017.
Planned topics of the museum:

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5.38 km

Blankenstein (Saale) – Start or End Point of the Rennsteig

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Blankenstein is known as the start and end point of the 168.3 km (historical length) Rennsteig as one of the best known and most important long-distance hiking trails in Europe. …

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5.51 km