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Saale-Orla-Kreis
Remptendorf

Saale weir – Saale Weir, Ziegenrück loop from Liebschütz

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Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Remptendorf

Saale weir – Saale Weir, Ziegenrück loop from Liebschütz

Hard

4.6

(13)

56

hikers

Saale weir – Saale Weir, Ziegenrück loop from Liebschütz

05:27

19.8km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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8.53 km

Saale weir

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You can hear it roaring from afar, especially because the Saale flows very quietly through the damming.

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10.0 km

Beautiful viaduct, must have been interesting when trains still ran here.

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11.0 km

Hydropower Museum Ziegenrück

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The hydropower museum is very informative and worth seeing.

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11.0 km

Fernmühle Inn

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This quaint hotel is located in restored 19th-century farmhouses on the banks of the Saale River, a 3-minute walk from the Hydropower Museum and 16 km from Burgk Castle and Museum.

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11.7 km

Saale Weir, Ziegenrück

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Many relaxing benches and picnic areas are located here on the edge of the weir.

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12.3 km

View of Ziegenrück Castle

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You step out of the forest and see the castle... simply beautiful.

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13.7 km

The Hemmkoppen Tunnel is a historic railway tunnel belonging to the former route 6683. It was built between 1893 and 1894 and opened on October 1, 1895. The tunnel is …

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15.7 km

View of the Saale River

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A magnificent view of the Saale from here.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

5.13 km

3.67 km

1.51 km

278 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

4.42 km

2.17 km

1.31 km

493 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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