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The Saale River in Ziegenrück – View of the Saale River loop from Ziegenrück

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

The Saale River in Ziegenrück – View of the Saale River loop from Ziegenrück

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The Saale River in Ziegenrück – View of the Saale River loop from Ziegenrück

02:46

9.92km

190m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

950 m

Saale Weir, Ziegenrück

Highlight • Structure

Many relaxing benches and picnic areas are located here on the edge of the weir.

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2

1.10 km

The Saale River in Ziegenrück

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Once a vacationer stronghold, in GDR times. Not so anymore. A beautiful place located in the valley. The Saale flows through the middle

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3

1.22 km

View over Ziegenrück

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great photo spot ♥️ with a view of Ziegenrück Castle.
Of course, there's a lovely bench on the banks of the Saale River.

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4

1.26 km

Schieferfalte Ziegenrück

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ziegenrück Slate Fold, also known as the Kulm Fold, is an impressive geological natural monument in the Saale Valley, about 100 meters north of Ziegenrück. It provides a fascinating insight into the tectonic structure of the Thuringian Slate Mountains.

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5

2.00 km

Schneidersblick Viewpoint

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Offers a beautiful view of Ziegenrück.

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6

3.10 km

Hemmkoppen Tunnel (Touringen Stamping Point No. 224)

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The Hemmkoppen Tunnel is a historic railway tunnel belonging to the former route 6683. It was built between 1893 and 1894 and opened on October 1, 1895. The tunnel is …

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7

5.10 km

View of the Saale River

Highlight • Viewpoint

A magnificent view of the Saale from here.

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8

9.23 km

Saale River bend at Ziegenrück

Highlight • River

I remembered this part of the Saale River from a bus trip. That's why I took this short hike.

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B

9.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

3.24 km

1.14 km

916 m

747 m

543 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

1.86 km

1.42 km

616 m

304 m

106 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Comments

April 27, 2025,🥾🌲💚Schöne Frühlingwanderung 🐐rück☀️💚🥾

Beautiful hike to Ziegenrück and spring weather 😍☀️🥾

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August 24, 2025,🥾😇Schöne Wanderung Ziegenrück🥾😍

Beautiful hike with lots of railway tracks and tunnels, great. Weather OK. 😎🥾🥰👌

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