Hirschberg War Memorial – View of the Saale Valley loop from Töpen

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Hirschberg War Memorial – View of the Saale Valley loop from Töpen

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Hirschberg War Memorial – View of the Saale Valley loop from Töpen

01:11

17.0km

310m

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: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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5.95 km

Hirschberg War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The road from Hirschberg towards Juchhöh offers a beautiful mountain classification. In the area of Hirschberg up to the height of the castle, the slope is 20%. The entrance to …

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7.00 km

Museum of Tannery and Local History Hirschberg

Highlight • Historical Site

Until the 1990s, the tannery was the main industry in Hirschberg. After the tannery had to declare bankruptcy in 1992, the factory buildings were demolished. The administration building and the …

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7.09 km

Former Border Crossing Hirschberg (Thuringia–Bavaria)

Highlight • Historical Site

Formerly a restricted area, today the Thü-Bay federal state crossing

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11.4 km

View of the Saale Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the climb from Joditz to Lamitz, it's worth taking a look at the Saale Valley.

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11.8 km

Lukat View Rest Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whoever is on the road should use the park bench behind the guardrail.

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12.7 km

Jean Paul Museum, Joditz

Highlight • Historical Site

A museum is dedicated to the Upper Franconian poet Jean Paul, born in Wunsiedel in 1763 and died in Bayreuth in 1825, in Joditz, his youth home. jean-paul-museum.de

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12.7 km

St. John's Church Joditz

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of Saint John was an important focal point for Jean Paul. He grew up in the small village in 1765 as the driver's son. He spent eleven formative years here.

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12.9 km

Fattigsmühle Restaurant, Joditz

Highlight • Restaurant

The Auensee is small but beautiful and always worth a visit.
The Fattigsmühle, located nearby towards the Isaar River, invites you to enjoy a delicious meal.

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