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Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Schwarzburg

Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

Moderate

4.8

(10)

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Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

03:27

12.2km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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48 m

Lower Schwarzburg Village

Highlight • Settlement

In addition to its numerous historical sights, Schwarzburg is the ideal starting point for long hikes in the romantic Schwarzatal. The abundance of forests and the purity of the air …

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156 m

Schwarzburg Castle offers an exciting blend of history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature. Don't miss the Imperial Hall with its imperial portraits, the Princely Armory with its unique collection of weapons, and the magnificent view of the Schwarza Valley.

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1.05 km

View of the Schwarza River bend

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A beautiful view of the Schwarza loop.

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3.72 km

Viewpoint

5.87 km

Helenensitz

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Here we turn right and first visit a formerly popular viewing point, the Helenensitz, named after the second wife of Prince Friedrich Günther of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.

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6.04 km

View of Schwarzburg Castle from the Hirschtränke shelter

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A very pretty little plateau with two cozy houses and a fantastic view of Schwarzburg Castle. Also a cozy place for a picnic at any time of the day.

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8.58 km

Picnic area at Schweizer Haus on the Schwarza River

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if you don't have anything with you, you can stop in opposite

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11.3 km

Schwarza River

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Even today, the Schwarza is considered the most gold-rich river in Germany, from which, according to tradition, up to four tons of pure gold were mined in the 16th century.

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11.9 km

Schwarza River at Schwarzburg

Highlight • River

Very nice hiking trails. Right on the Schwarza.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.24 km

335 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.04 km

697 m

225 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

18°C

12°C

0 %

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Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

Lower Schwarzburg Village