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View of the Saale River – Merseburg Cathedral loop from Naumburg (Saale) Ost

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View of the Saale River – Merseburg Cathedral loop from Naumburg (Saale) Ost

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View of the Saale River – Merseburg Cathedral loop from Naumburg (Saale) Ost

05:01

84.8km

420m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: February 24, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.2 km for 7 m

After 70.7 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.37 km

View of Schönburg Castle

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Very nice castle, which you pass on the Saaleradweg. A visit is definitely worth it. Not far from here (in the direction of Naumburg) is the Gasthof Alter Felsenkeller, ideal for a longer break. Delicious food and drinks!

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8.13 km

View of Goseck Castle

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On the Saale cycle path between Leißling and Schönburg you can admire it at Goseck height looking towards the Saale: Goseck Castle with its manor and castle church! Since I …

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14.7 km

View of the Saale River

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Here you have a great overview.

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37.8 km

Saale

Lake

42.2 km

Merseburg Cathedral

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Great castle ensemble, also visit the inner courtyard. There is also an aviary with castle ravens.

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45.7 km

Saaleradweg Cycle Path

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The Saale cycle path between Merseburg and Naumburg is mostly paved, wide and therefore mostly suitable for racing bikes.

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56.7 km

Saale River Cycle Path

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A beautiful cycle path with nice viewpoints.

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64.4 km

Weißenfels Vineyards

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Between the railway line and the village of Burgwerben on the Saale hill, there are vineyards, e.g. B. the Burgwerbener Herzogsberg.

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81.2 km

Saaleradweg Vineyards and Castle Ruins

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You can cycle wonderfully to the left and right of the river, so "laps" are also possible

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84.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

23.0 km

20.4 km

8.64 km

7.63 km

126 m

Surfaces

72.6 km

8.28 km

3.31 km

385 m

266 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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View of the Saale River – Merseburg Cathedral loop from Naumburg (Saale) Ost

View of Schönburg Castle

View of Goseck Castle

View of the Saale River

Merseburg Cathedral

Saaleradweg Cycle Path

Saale River Cycle Path

Weißenfels Vineyards

Saaleradweg Vineyards and Castle Ruins

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