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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

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Merseburg Cathedral – Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

02:45

10.7km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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749 m

Krummes Tor, Merseburg

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The so-called Crooked Gate is part of the Merseburg Cathedral. It was built as part of the fortifications. Today it is an impressive witness of the Middle Ages.

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824 m

Merseburg Cathedral

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Great castle ensemble, also visit the inner courtyard. There is also an aviary with castle ravens.

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1.07 km

View of the Saale River from Neumarkt Bridge

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1.10 km

Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg

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The path below the castle, ideal for a short walk on Sunday.

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1.41 km

Merseburg-Meuschau Lock

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In 2013, the “Meuschauer Mühle” hydroelectric power plant with an output of 1.9 GWh was commissioned by a private contractor on the Mühleninsel. The system generates around 3 million kWh …

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1.41 km

Large Weir

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With a lot of drowsiness, the water rushes over the large weir, the closest thing to the weir is via a residential complex, but it is private property and can cause trouble.

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1.57 km

Königsmühle Hydroelectric Power Plant

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you can also see them from the castle garden above

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5.82 km

Reichsbahn Bridge

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Steel rivet bridge over the Saale, close to the Sxhloß Schkopau

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8.86 km

Stadtpark

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10.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

4.15 km

745 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

3.00 km

2.44 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

45 %

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