Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 15, 2025

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1.15 km

Pedestrian Bridge from Kahla to Dohlenstein

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The bridge significantly shortens the route from the train station to the Leuchtenburg.

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8.53 km

View of the Saale Valley from the Bistro Sun Terrace

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There you can sit in a wonderfully undisturbed and quiet, romantic setting with a magnificent view down into the Saale valley. 😎😅

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8.54 km

Leuchtenburg Castle

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Worth seeing! The Leuchtenburg lies high above the Saale valley. It grants a wide all-round view from the Harz to the Thuringian Forest. Within its castle walls it houses a …

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8.64 km

Next to the road, a beautiful hiking trail leads up to the Leuchtenburg. When you get to the seating area with the information board, you can either continue on the wine trail or climb straight up to the castle.

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9.49 km

Bench With a View of Leuchtenburg Castle

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Cozy wooden bench with a view to relax

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9.61 km

View of Leuchtenburg Castle from Dohlenstein

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Nice view of the light castle.

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9.92 km

View of Kahla from the Dohlenstein

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Wonderful view of Kahla.

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10.1 km

Zickzack-Lutherweg Trail

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Narrow path that goes constantly uphill. In rainy weather, etc., I don't want to go up or down. I just went up today. Niece for those afraid of heights. Down the others. Right the way over the meadow.

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

3.24 km

944 m

133 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

3.11 km

2.01 km

784 m

390 m

223 m

Elevation

Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 17 December

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Leuchtenburg Castle – View of Kahla from the Dohlenstein loop from Kahla

Pedestrian Bridge from Kahla to Dohlenstein

View of the Saale Valley from the Bistro Sun Terrace

Leuchtenburg Castle

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