Saale Cycle Path – Saale River at Saalfeld loop from Bad Blankenburg (Thüringerw)

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Bad Blankenburg

Saale Cycle Path – Saale River at Saalfeld loop from Bad Blankenburg (Thüringerw)

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Saale Cycle Path – Saale River at Saalfeld loop from Bad Blankenburg (Thüringerw)

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22.3km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16 m for 54 m

After 11.5 km for 45 m

After 22.2 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.38 km

Schwarza on the Schwarza River

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The Saale cycle path leads through the town of Schwarza, which lies on the Schwarza river.

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4.34 km

Schwarz-Saale Bridge and Historic Airfield Site

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You can see the Schwarz confluence wonderfully here.

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7.23 km

Saale Cycle Path

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One of the most beautiful sections of the cycle path

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10.5 km

Saale River at Saalfeld

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The Saale is always an eye-catcher. Most of it is simply beautiful in its natural state.

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10.5 km

Carl Zeiss Bridge

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The construction work is ongoing. It's best to take the detour straight away and then back onto the Saale cycle path at the Pioneer Bridge.

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11.6 km

This section of the Saale cycle path through Saalfeld is, in my opinion, the most beautiful. There are numerous spots for a cozy break, where you can let your gaze wander or simply listen to the rushing of the Saale.

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14.5 km

View of the Saale in Remschütz

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Very nice place with magnificent half-timbered houses

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15.3 km

Saale Valley Cycle Path between Rudolstadt and Saalfeld

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22.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.06 km

2.81 km

1.23 km

574 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

2.69 km

955 m

709 m

537 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 11 September

21°C

9°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 19, 2026,Von Schwarza nach Saalfeld zurück Unterwirrbach und Bad Blankenburg

Very nice bike tour with my wife and granddaughter who finds great joy in it. We also visited the market and the castle park. It was another successful morning.

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