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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

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

01:12

17.1km

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: May 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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6.01 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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7.12 km

Former Border Crossing Hirschberg (Thuringia–Bavaria)

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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

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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

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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

Historic Sawmill on the Saale

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Family-owned sawmill since 1765

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12.9 km

Fattigsmühle Restaurant, Joditz

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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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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

1.22 km

847 m

501 m

304 m

166 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

3.91 km

670 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Thursday 21 May

23°C

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

Hirschberg War Memorial

Former Border Crossing Hirschberg (Thuringia–Bavaria)

View of the Saale Valley

Lukat View Rest Area

Jean Paul Museum, Joditz

St. John's Church Joditz

Historic Sawmill on the Saale

Fattigsmühle Restaurant, Joditz

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