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Saale-Orla-Kreis

The Saale River in Ziegenrück – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Ziegenrück

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

The Saale River in Ziegenrück – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Ziegenrück

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The Saale River in Ziegenrück – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Ziegenrück

06:19

85.6km

1,290m

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: July 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.13 km

The Saale River in Ziegenrück

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Once a vacationer stronghold, in GDR times. Not so anymore. A beautiful place located in the valley. The Saale flows through the middle

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2.56 km

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

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Ziegenrück is simply a small, sleepy place between the Thuringian seas. The food is very good and there are countless beautiful cycling and hiking trails. A detour is worthwhile.

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3.35 km

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Forest

5.06 km

Der Riffel

Forest

5

59.7 km

Saaler Cycle Path

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Beautiful, easy to drive bike path with very good surface.

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6

69.2 km

Saale Tower

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The 43-meter-high tower is made of a steel and wood construction. The curved wood construction makes it architecturally interesting. You have to pay an entrance fee and climb 192 steps …

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7

71.2 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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8

71.2 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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9

74.1 km

View of the Saale River

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Very quiet and beautiful, not far from here the entrance to the Saale cycle path.

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76.8 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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85.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

32.0 km

7.38 km

6.27 km

3.14 km

128 m

Surfaces

58.5 km

17.7 km

4.62 km

3.84 km

835 m

174 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Saturday 15 August

27°C

17°C

49 %

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