View of the Valley – View from Himmelreich loop from Großheringen

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Großheringen

View of the Valley – View from Himmelreich loop from Großheringen

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View of the Valley – View from Himmelreich loop from Großheringen

02:25

8.64km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 km

Viewpoint

3.34 km

Himmelreich Gorge

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Demanding climb, also accessible cross-country from Bad Sulza via the new bypass.

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3.34 km

Ascent to Berggasthof Himmelreich

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Exhausting but worthwhile.

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3.67 km

Himmelreich Mountain Inn – View of the Saale Valley, Rudelsburg, and Saaleck Castle

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Attractive, species-appropriate enclosure with numerous play areas and hiding spots for squirrels. Built in 2015 with funds from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

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3.74 km

View from Gasthaus Himmelreich over the Saale Valley

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From the steep slopes of the Himmelreich (plot, fauna-flora-habitat conservation area, mountain restaurant) there is a unique view over the wide, curved loop of the Saale. As if that weren't …

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3.84 km

Historic Stone Trail Markers

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I just think it's great

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4.01 km

View of the Valley

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View of the Saale valley on the path of the kingdom of heaven.

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4.01 km

View from Himmelreich

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Whether from the kingdom of heaven or vice versa from the Rudelsburg, the view is mega beautiful.

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4.03 km

View of the Saale Valley and the castle ruins from Himmelreich

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There is a bench to rest on and those who dare and have a head for heights can look at the edge. The path below is worth walking.

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8.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

1.16 km

955 m

757 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

2.30 km

1.99 km

581 m

485 m

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

December 29, 2024,Wanderung ins Himmelreich

The starting point of this hike is again Großheringen. Today's tour is not very exciting, but it impresses with its beautiful landscape and the view of the other "side of the ridge" and into the valley. The destination is Himmelreich, or rather, the Himmelreich mountain inn. The path there leads along some vineyards, past the ugly bridge. From Himmelreich you …

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