Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Blankenstein (Saale)
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)
03:17
11.7km
220m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 29, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale
Naturpark Frankenwald
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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893 m
Former Border Strip Trail along the Saale River
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2.27 km
Blankenberg Castle Ruins
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2.36 km
Model of Blankenberg Castle
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3.66 km
Plattenstraße on the Green Belt
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5.43 km
Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga
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5.59 km
View near Pottiga
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9.46 km
Saale Bridge at the Blankenberg Paper Mill
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9.83 km
Saalenixe Wooden Sculpture
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11.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.47 km
1.83 km
830 m
415 m
180 m
Surfaces
4.30 km
2.85 km
2.46 km
1.44 km
372 m
180 m
119 m
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Elevation
Highest point (520 m)
Lowest point (410 m)
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Tuesday 12 May
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3°C
81 %
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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h
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