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Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Pottiga

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

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Pottiga

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

Moderate

5.0

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14

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

00:49

11.2km

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: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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37 m

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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4.83 km

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

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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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5.54 km

Beautiful wooden bridge over the Selbitz, a few meters before it flows into the Saale. The Selbitz used to be the border river between the GDR and the Federal Republic …

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6.11 km

Blankenstein (Saale) Train Station

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Ideally located for arrival or departure

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6.12 km

Rennsteig Hiker Monument

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The "Rennsteigwanderer" monument is directly opposite the train station. The stone wanderer was donated and erected by Anton Wiede in 1903.

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11.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.95 km

3.94 km

2.20 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.51 km

1.58 km

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< 100 m

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Monday 8 June

17°C

11°C

65 %

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