View of Schloss Burgk – Burgk Castle loop from Oettersdorf

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View of Schloss Burgk – Burgk Castle loop from Oettersdorf

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View of Schloss Burgk – Burgk Castle loop from Oettersdorf

02:53

38.3km

560m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.8 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.5 km

View of the weir on the Saale River

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Just listening

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21.5 km

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

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Great view of Burgk Castle

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24.6 km

Burgk Castle

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There's always something to experience here, whether on foot or by bike.

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24.6 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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25.5 km

View of Schloss Burgk

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Very nice view of Burgk Castle.

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26.1 km

Burgk Castle

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The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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26.8 km

View of the Saale Bend from the Saaleturm

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If you are ever there you should definitely the 192 steps up and enjoy the view.

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35.1 km

Zipfelteich

Lake

38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

11.6 km

8.86 km

616 m

134 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

9.20 km

8.61 km

6.72 km

469 m

442 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

7°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

April 27, 2025,zum Fuchsbau Walsburg geht immer

We quickly took a lovely tour via the Walsburg fox den. We quenched our thirst there before starting the return journey via Burgk Castle and the Schleiz mountain church.

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March 23, 2025,"Lady Papaya" musste dringend an die frische Luft

Early in the day, the weather didn't look like it would be even remotely good. It was cloudy and wet, all the weather apps said otherwise, but I decided to ride anyway. I packed a thin rain jacket and off I went. It was also quite chilly in the morning compared to yesterday. Shortly before V-dorf, it started to drizzle, …

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August 24, 2025,Große Hausrunde über Walsburg - Schloss Burgk

If I don't know where to go, I do either the long or short local loop. Today, I opted for the long one again. I passed the idyllic village of Walsburg and along the Saale River via Burgk Castle. Finally, I spent a few minutes at the triangle where the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) and the International Sidecar Trophy …

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