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Thuringia
Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Kahla

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

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Germany
Thuringia
Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Kahla

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

Moderate

4.2

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25

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

03:38

12.5km

320m

Hiking

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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2

8.53 km

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

Ascent to Leuchtenburg

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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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5

9.49 km

Cozy wooden bench with a view to relax

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6

9.61 km

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

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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