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Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

03:18

11.7km

220m

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: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

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Start point

Train Station

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893 m

Former Border Strip Trail along the Saale River

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Apart from a few monuments, there is nothing left to remind us of the former death strip that divided Germany over 30 years ago. Today, there is a wonderful path along the banks of the peaceful Saale.

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2.29 km

Blankenberg Castle Ruins

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The Blankenberg castle ruins are always worth a visit on a hike, if only because of the beautiful view and the flair of the region.

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2.38 km

Model of Blankenberg Castle

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This model gives you an idea of what Blankenberg Castle must have once looked like.

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3.68 km

Plattenstraße on the Green Belt

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Today, the green belt is a path of peace and reflection.

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5.46 km

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

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Viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Saale valley. Pavilion with display boards and table sets for a cozy rest. Great place.

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5.62 km

View near Pottiga

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There are a few viewpoints in this area, but none top the Skywalk.

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9.48 km

Saale Bridge at the Blankenberg Paper Mill

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Ferdinand Traugott Flinsch introduced mechanical papermaking in Blankenberg in 1843. Parchment paper and printing paper were still produced in this Thuringian town on the Saale River until 1993. Today, you can learn more about that era in a museum.

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9.85 km

Saalenixe Wooden Sculpture

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The Saalen mermaid is reminiscent of the legend according to which the former castle lords liked to eat fish and therefore sent their servants to fish in the Saale. One …

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11.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

2.09 km

830 m

743 m

140 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

3.21 km

2.52 km

1.44 km

372 m

180 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

20°C

11°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 19, 2025,Burgruine Blankenberg – Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga Runde von Blankenstein (Saale)

I found the tour on Komoot. I liked it so much that I wanted to hike it as soon as possible.
So I told Annette about it, and she immediately agreed.

The loop runs along the former border strip and the Saale River.

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December 26, 2024,Blankenstein ( Saale)-Blankenberg -Pottiga ( skywalk)

We did the tour on the recommendation of a user...nice tour, as promised, but the first steep climb is not an official path, a bit challenging (not suitable for children) but you are rewarded with a wonderful view🤓

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July 31, 2022,Wanderung Blankenstein- Blankenberg - Pottiga und zurück

Beautiful hike from the hiking base Blankenstein to Blankenberg, where you can visit the ruins of the castle and continue to Pottiga to the viewing platform on the guard hill. We went back along the Saale, past the old paper factory Blankenberg back to Blankenstein. At the end we treated ourselves to delicious coffee and cake at the hiking base. …

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August 24, 2025,Burgruine Blankenberg🏰Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga💈Tour 24.08.2025

After a freezing night in the tent (with frozen car windows), some exercise was needed.
A tour along the former German-German border line, along the Kolonnenweg (Colonial Trail) along the Saale River.
We started along the old horse-drawn tramway and then climbed steeply uphill to the Blankenberg ruins. 😄
Then we continued along the Kammweg (ridge path) to the lookout …

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February 29, 2024,Am grünen Band Blankenstein, Pottiga

Once again a short tour along the green belt towards Pottiga to the viewing platform. The forest here is heavily infested with bark beetles and does not present a good picture. From Blankenberg you take a narrow path to the old paper factory and then on the old Kollonenweg to the junction with the Pottiga viewing platform. You then return …

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May 1, 2025,1. Mai Wanderung zum Skywalk bei Pottiga

The wonderful early summer weather was perfect for a hike to the Skywalk.

For more than a quarter of a century, the former inner-German border has lost its significance—what a blessing!
This meant we were able to complete large parts of our hike along the "Green Belt" along the former border river Saale.
The hike took us from Blankenstein via …

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May 4, 2025,Auf dem alten Grenzstreifen – Aussichtspunkt am Wachhügel Runde von Blankenstein (Saale)

Today, Komoot and I were at war! The last three tours with the same name belong together, almost 11.5 km long and full of scenic and historical highlights! What this area has to offer is simply amazing!

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Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Former Border Strip Trail along the Saale River

Blankenberg Castle Ruins

Model of Blankenberg Castle

Plattenstraße on the Green Belt

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

View near Pottiga

Saale Bridge at the Blankenberg Paper Mill

Saalenixe Wooden Sculpture

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