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Saale-Orla-Kreis
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View of the Saale River bend – Saale River Bend loop from Ziegenrück

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Paska

View of the Saale River bend – Saale River Bend loop from Ziegenrück

Moderate

4.8

(20)

50

hikers

View of the Saale River bend – Saale River Bend loop from Ziegenrück

01:13

3.86km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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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Bus stop

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972 m

View of the Saale River Bend (Saaleschleife)

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Postcard motif! A real highlight!

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2

1.11 km

Karl-Rühl Hut: View of the Saale River

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Massive wooden hut with two benches on the inside and a table and seating on the outside at a height of 470 meters with a great view. Through a kind …

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1.20 km

View over the Hohenwarte Reservoir

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A magnificent vantage point that even has the right orientation for a perfect sunset. The Saale loop below is impressive. The small paths all around make hiking a lot of fun.

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1.80 km

Conrod Rest Area

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Deer rack for resting in the sun with space for a larger group of hikers

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2.02 km

Devil's Pulpit Trailhead

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This path is only recommended with sturdy shoes. Surefootedness should be a requirement. Nevertheless, the path is easy to walk on and only dangerous for children or dogs

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2.04 km

View of the Saale River bend

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A gigantic view of the Saale in an almost perfect circular shape ...

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2.32 km

Great rock formation with a great view and a way to click your tongue.🤗

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2.45 km

Saale River Bend

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View of the Saale loop at the Karl - Rühl - Hütte

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3.86 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.38 km

850 m

471 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.94 km

1.50 km

412 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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