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

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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1.30 km

Old Railway Bridge in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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An absolute highlight from above as from below

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3.37 km

Abandoned railway line between Lückenmühle and Ziemestalbrücke

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It's nice to walk on the rails. But in the long run it gets very tiring.

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5.75 km

Ziemestal Viaduct

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Simply amazing! A great destination for a railway embankment hike from Ziegenrück. 1 viaduct and 3 tunnels and then this bridge! The hike on the railway tracks with the dark tunnels is also great for the kids.

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5.79 km

View of the Ziemestal Bridge

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Due to the many tree fellings, you now have a good view of the entire bridge from the path below, but some of the paths up to the bridge are …

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7.39 km

Wysburg Trailhead Parking

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From here, Wysburg Castle is accessible via a pleasant hiking trail.

The Ziemestal Bridge is also easily accessible via several hiking trails.

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8.02 km

Classroom at the Wysburg

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Very nice idea implemented. The facility is very well maintained. Thanks to the people who create something like this.

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8.24 km

View of Ziemestal Bridge

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Ziemestalbrücke viewed from a distance is rather unspectacular.

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16.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.16 km

4.33 km

2.11 km

893 m

193 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

3.63 km

3.35 km

2.14 km

1.02 km

380 m

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Old Railway Bridge in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Abandoned railway line between Lückenmühle and Ziemestalbrücke

Ziemestal Viaduct

View of the Ziemestal Bridge

Wysburg Trailhead Parking

Classroom at the Wysburg

View of Ziemestal Bridge

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