Brachwitzer Alps – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Wettin

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Brachwitzer Alps – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Wettin

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Brachwitzer Alps – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Wettin

02:16

38.0km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 37.9 km for 73 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 5:00 AM-10:00 PM • Public holidays & Sunday: 6:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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159 m

View of Wettin Castle from the ferry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view in wonderful weather

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9.10 km

Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

For me one of the most beautiful cycling destinations in the region. From Halle I always take the Saale Cycle Path to the Brachwitz ferry, cross over there, return to the Saalekiez and drive back via Franzigmark and the "Hafen".

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10.7 km

Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Breathtaking views, great view of the Halle skyline.

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18.4 km

Saale Riverside Promenade with a View of Saale Beach

Highlight • River

The promenade is ideal for walking. But it is sometimes very crowded on weekends.

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18.8 km

Riverside Promenade

Highlight • Trail

2 Netto kiosks, one with bratwurst etc.!

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19.3 km

Kröllwitz Bridge Animal Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

Also in the light of the hammer

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19.6 km

Giebichenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The obelisk made of black granite was inaugurated on August 30, 1896 and is located on a rock near the Kröllwitzer Saale bank.

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38.0 km

Wettin Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

The view of the castle and the Saale makes the crossing an experience

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

10.5 km

7.40 km

6.99 km

788 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

2.96 km

2.13 km

1.41 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

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Brachwitzer Alps – Giebichenstein Castle loop from Wettin

View of Wettin Castle from the ferry

Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs

Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs

Saale Riverside Promenade with a View of Saale Beach

Riverside Promenade

Kröllwitz Bridge Animal Sculptures

Giebichenstein Castle

Wettin Ferry

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