Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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2.91 km

Weißenburg

Castle

11.2 km

View of Rudolstadt and Heidecksburg Palace

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Back on the Saale Cycle Path, this trail takes us out of Rudolstadt with a last very nice view of the Heidecksburg. This way through the Saale valley is in …

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15.9 km

Saale River near Rudolstadt-Schwarza

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Very nice section of the Saale cycle path, the most beautiful when there is not so much sun.

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19.4 km

Saale Cycle Path

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One of the most beautiful sections of the cycle path

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20.1 km

The Saale at Remschütz

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Very nice place with magnificent half-timbered houses

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22.6 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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22.6 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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22.8 km

View of the Saale Bridge in Saalfeld

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

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24.2 km

Saalfeld

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Saalfeld was first mentioned in documents in 899, making it one of the oldest foundings in eastern Thuringia. There was a Carolingian royal palace here (Wikipedia).

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36.8 km

Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens

Ruins

49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

15.6 km

10.1 km

5.40 km

456 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

2.40 km

2.22 km

1.61 km

892 m

427 m

Elevation

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