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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Friedrichstein Tower – Oppurg Castle loop from Oppurg

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Friedrichstein Tower – Oppurg Castle loop from Oppurg

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Friedrichstein Tower – Oppurg Castle loop from Oppurg

00:35

2.21km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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1

85 m

Oppurg Castle Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Church from 1351, rebuilt in the 17th century. Choir tower with onion dome and lantern. Inside there is a lectern baptismal angel carrying a cornucopia

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2

1.14 km

Historic two-arch stone bridge over the Orla

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Pretty historic bridge is still very well preserved.

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3

1.35 km

Tower of the Old Castle

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The tower of the old castle, covered in wild vines, is beautiful to look at. 😄

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4

1.41 km

Friedrichstein Tower

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The tower is the last remaining piece of a fortress that was demolished in 1705. The Lords of Brandenstein, who had the former moated castle expanded into a fortress, gave it the name Friedrichstein.

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1.41 km

Oppurg Castle

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In the middle of the picturesque Saale-Orla valley, originally built between 1708 and 1714, with 365 windows, 52 interior doors, 12 chimneys and 4 entrances - Oppurg Castle is also known as the Four Seasons Castle.

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1.51 km

View of Oppurg Castle and Friedenstein Tower

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7

1.94 km

Electoral Saxon postal milestone

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The column is from the 18th century and stands on the former postal route to Saalfeld.

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8

1.94 km

Memorial Stone for the Buchenwald Death March

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2.21 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.00 km

967 m

232 m

Surfaces

1.59 km

377 m

213 m

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