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View of the Saale River – Burgk Castle loop from Eßbach

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View of the Saale River – Burgk Castle loop from Eßbach

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View of the Saale River – Burgk Castle loop from Eßbach

01:20

14.4km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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6 m

Walsburg Bridge

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2.65 km

16% climb in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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It goes up steeply here.

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2.67 km

View of the Saale River

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Very quiet and beautiful, not far from here the entrance to the Saale cycle path.

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7.20 km

Burgk Castle

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

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8.79 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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8.85 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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11.5 km

Saale Viewpoint Switchbacks

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Depending on the direction in which you drive, it goes uphill or you can enjoy a great descent. One thing is the same in every case: The view of the …

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14.4 km

View of the Saale River at Walsburg

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Walsburg is a wonderful little village in the forest. The Saale flows through the town. In the village the Wisenta flows into the Saale

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

1.36 km

787 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

2.11 km

1.61 km

610 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

9°C

18 %

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View of the Saale River – Burgk Castle loop from Eßbach

Walsburg Bridge

16% climb in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

View of the Saale River

Burgk Castle

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

Saale Viewpoint Switchbacks

View of the Saale River at Walsburg

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