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Saxony-Anhalt
Burgenlandkreis
Naumburg (Saale)

Saaleck Castle – Rudelsburg loop from Crölpa-Löbschütz

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Burgenlandkreis
Naumburg (Saale)

Saaleck Castle – Rudelsburg loop from Crölpa-Löbschütz

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Saaleck Castle – Rudelsburg loop from Crölpa-Löbschütz

01:12

4.14km

110m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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Saale-Ilm-Platten bei Bad Kösen

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206 m

Rest area by the small pond

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Ideal to linger, including a small Frodch concert

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2.22 km

Saaleck Castle

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Saaleck Castle is the older of the two castles. It was built around 1050 as a border castle to protect a trade route. It has been uninhabited and derelict since 1585.

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2.84 km

Rudelsburg

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Not only do you have a great view here, but you can also stop off at the inn. Very beautiful castle, more beautiful than Saaleck Castle in my opinion.

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3.03 km

Bismarck Monument at the Rudelsburg

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Dedicated to the resourceful Chancellor, an impressive statue.

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3.15 km

Obelisk to Emperor Wilhelm I, Bad Kösen

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Dedicated to the founder of the German Empire, and he was not a fascist. 🧐

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3.33 km

View of the Saale Valley from the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)

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Before the bridge to the entrance of the Rudelsburg, turn right down and enjoy the view.

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3.33 km

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

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Here, near the Rudelsburg, you can linger and enjoy the view of the Saale valley.

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3.75 km

Rest Area with View of the Castle

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with information board

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4.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

1.30 km

754 m

395 m

Surfaces

1.50 km

780 m

698 m

624 m

414 m

116 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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