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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Rudolstadt

Schwarza River – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Rudolstadt-Schwarza

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Rudolstadt

Schwarza River – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Rudolstadt-Schwarza

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Schwarza River – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Rudolstadt-Schwarza

02:46

40.1km

450m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 75 m for 76 m

After 40.0 km for 76 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.89 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

2

7.33 km

Schwarzatal Trail along the Schwarza River

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Great landscape 😊

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9.87 km

Schwarza River in the Thuringian Forest

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These fascinating geological formations, also known as scours, are a special feature of this river. Their formation is due to an erosive process caused by the turbulent flow of the …

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11.2 km

Rest area at the Schweizerhaus on the Schwarza River

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Very nice place to relax and linger. Opposite is the Swiss house. Unfortunately it is closed at the moment. Otherwise this house is a restaurant. The square also invites you to cool off in the Schwarza in summer.

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14.0 km

Schwarza River

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The Schwarza is still considered Germany's richest river in gold, on which, according to tradition, up to four tons of pure gold were extracted in the 16th century.

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15.0 km

Schwarzburg Castle

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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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15.1 km

View of the Schwarza River

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18.6 km

View of Schwarzburg

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Nice view of the castle and castle Schwarzburg

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28.7 km

Rinnetal Cycle Path

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The Rinnetahl cycle path goes from Bad Blankenburg to Königsee. Very nice bike path. Along small villages. Away from the street. Very romantic and opportunities to rest are also available.

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40.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

10.2 km

7.89 km

6.82 km

2.74 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

11.1 km

3.89 km

2.05 km

410 m

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Saturday 10 October

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7°C

58 %

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Comments

June 18, 2022,Fahrradtour Schwarzburg 18.06.2022
A nice tour. In the shade of the trees 🌳 it was bearable despite the heat.

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August 22, 2025,Schwarza, Schwarzburg , Allendorf und zurück
After the dentist visit, we went on a lovely bike ride. Naturally, we went through the beautiful Schwarzatal Valley, continuing on to Allendorf, Rottenbach, Bad Blankenburg, and Schwarza. A highly recommended and beautiful tour.

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August 29, 2024,Von Schwarza durch das Schwarzatal nach Lichta
We used the early morning hours to enjoy the beautiful Schwarzatal. We continued past the beautiful Schwarzburg train station and from there via Lichta to Königsee and then back again. A successful morning.

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May 4, 2025,Schwarzatal zurück über Aschau und Lichta
A lovely tour through the Schwarzatal Valley, but the same route is boring again. So we passed the pheasantry towards Aschau, then to Lichta, from there to Königssee, and then the Rinnetalweg back to Schwarza. A beautiful tour.

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January 1, 2023,Rundtour durchs wunderbare Schwarzatal, Eberstein, Schwarzburg...
From Rottenbach to Bad Blankenburg, via Eberstein and Potsdamer Platz, through picturesque Schwarzburg and over the mountain to Allendorf and back via Bechstedt with beautiful views.

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October 9, 2022,Schwarza - Eberstein - Rinne
Tour in the most beautiful sunshine 😊 sometimes a bit cold in the shady sections Highlight in terms of gastronomy: The Schweizerhaus is open again 👍 except Tuesday daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m..... we had a warming coffee on the previously "refreshment-free" route between Schwarzburg and Bad Blankenburg.

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September 13, 2024,Von Schwarza nach Oberköditz zurück über Bechstedt
Today I went on a bike ride to Oberköditz to pick something up. On the way back I thought I would take a more interesting route. No sooner said than done. So I decided to continue home via Bechstedt to Schwarzburg and Bad Blankenburg. This decision was definitely the right one. A very interesting tour via Bechstedt can be recommended.

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June 12, 2022,11:22,5 Uhr Tour😂
Nice relaxed Sunday tour with good friends, start was 11:22.5 a.m.😂

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