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Saale-Orla-Kreis

View of the Saale Reservoir – View of Burgkhammer Dam loop from Grochwitz

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

View of the Saale Reservoir – View of Burgkhammer Dam loop from Grochwitz

Moderate

4.5

(11)

37

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View of the Saale Reservoir – View of Burgkhammer Dam loop from Grochwitz

02:10

7.90km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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1

484 m

View of the Saale Reservoir

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2

2.07 km

Burgk View Shelter with a View of Schloss Burgk

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The solid shelter invites you to rest. Great view of Castle Burgk.

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3

2.08 km

Hüttenruhe Cabin with a View of Burg Lobenstein

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Super great hiking hut in which you can make yourself comfortable with a great view. From here you can make beautiful bike tours with great trails. Beautiful hikes are also …

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4

3.20 km

View of Burgkhammer Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Burgkhammer dam is part of the Saale cascade. It is the lower reservoir of the Bleiloch pumped storage power plant and at the same time a run-of-river power plant. The dam was put into operation in 1932.

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5

3.46 km

Wooden Knight Sculpture at Burgk Castle

Highlight • Monument

Great photo opportunity

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6

3.49 km

View of the Saale River and Burgk Castle

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During the hike there are always wonderful views of the Saale.

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7

3.65 km

View of the Saale Bend from the Saaleturm

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are ever there you should definitely the 192 steps up and enjoy the view.

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8

3.70 km

View of the Saale River from the Saaleturm

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Very worth seeing and good trails for hiking

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7.90 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

1.30 km

632 m

346 m

177 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

3.15 km

1.24 km

178 m

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Saturday 4 July

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15°C

78 %

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