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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Gräfenwarth

Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Gräfenwarth

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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Gräfenwarth

02:49

55.3km

910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 6.74 km for 165 m

After 7.16 km for 263 m

After 51.3 km for 175 m

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6.22 km

Saale Tower

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The 43-meter-high tower is made of a steel and wood construction. The curved wood construction makes it architecturally interesting. You have to pay an entrance fee and climb 192 steps …

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6.81 km

Burgk Castle

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The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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7.56 km

Burgkhammer Dam – View of Burgk Castle

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Great technical monument. Great view of Burgk Castle.

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7.61 km

View of Schloss Burgk and Burgkhammer Reservoir

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Nice path over the dam with a great view of Burgk Castle.

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7.65 km

Climb from Burgkhammer to Remptendorf

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Very strong ascent from Burgkhammer towards Remptendorf. Consistently good asphalt and little traffic.

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51.0 km

Market Square Saalburg (Saale)

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Less market place. But market street. Some shops, cafes and more

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53.0 km

View of Bleiloch Reservoir Near Kloster

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The bike path above the reservoir is well developed.

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54.1 km

Formerly for trains and cars (extremely tight). After the Schleiz-Saalburg railway line was shut down, a very well-developed cycle path was created in the former track bed, which is separated in the area of the bridge.

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55.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.1 km

5.75 km

2.89 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.4 km

1.18 km

546 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

18°C

96 %

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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Gräfenwarth

Saale Tower

Burgk Castle

Burgkhammer Dam – View of Burgk Castle

View of Schloss Burgk and Burgkhammer Reservoir

Climb from Burgkhammer to Remptendorf

Market Square Saalburg (Saale)

View of Bleiloch Reservoir Near Kloster

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