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Giebichenstein Castle – Brachwitzer Alps loop from Halle Zoo

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Giebichenstein Castle – Brachwitzer Alps loop from Halle Zoo

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Giebichenstein Castle – Brachwitzer Alps loop from Halle Zoo

03:52

64.6km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.96 km for 80 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 5:00 AM-10:00 PM • Public holidays & Sunday: 6:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 37.3 km for 94 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM-6:00 PM • Saturday-Sunday: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.07 km

Giebichenstein Castle

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The obelisk made of black granite was inaugurated on August 30, 1896 and is located on a rock near the Kröllwitzer Saale bank.

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16.7 km

View of the Saale River at Porphyrlandschaft near Gimritz

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Up here is a bench from which you have a spectacular view of the Saale. There is hardly a better place for a short break.

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18.7 km

View of Wettin Castle from the ferry

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Great view in wonderful weather

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19.3 km

Saale Riverbank Near Wettin

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If you cycle along the Saale near Wettin, nothing blocks your view, as the last few meters of the bank are unobstructed. There are a few benches right by the …

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26.7 km

Saaledurchbruch bei Rothenburg

Nature Reserve

30.3 km

Saaleradweg Red Cliff Section

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One can only recommend

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37.0 km

Zickeritzer Busch

Nature Reserve

56.4 km

Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs

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For me one of the most beautiful cycling destinations in the region. From Halle I always take the Saale Cycle Path to the Brachwitz ferry, cross over there, return to the Saalekiez and drive back via Franzigmark and the "Hafen".

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56.6 km

Café Saalekiez

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Not only worth a visit for culinary delights, there is a lot to discover here, or just sit by the Saale.

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58.0 km

Brachwitzer Alps

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Simply wonderful along the Saale 🦊💚

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64.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

15.9 km

10.3 km

10.0 km

1.80 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.3 km

5.54 km

4.86 km

2.83 km

1.97 km

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

28°C

14°C

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Comments

August 20, 2021,Saale Tagestour: Halle - Könnern

Also a worthwhile, varied section along the Saale. Suitable for families and by train, the journey to and from the hotel is easy to do.

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April 23, 2022,Halle-Georgsburg bei Könnern und retour

The tour was about 17km longer and of course started in Halle. Unfortunately, Komoot did not record. Was it because I rode my bike along the bottom of the Saale and only "appeared" in front of Wettin? 😄

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July 24, 2025,771 - Teil vom Saaleradweg - Etappe 8: Halle - Brachwitz - Wettin - Rothenburg/Könnern - Tag ges. 45 km

My big mistake: from Rothenburg over the mountain to Könnern.

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June 10, 2023,Könnern -Halle

The plan for today was to photograph the bee-eaters. It should be different again.
There is an old school building in Rothenburg, which is lovingly cared for by volunteer members. A museum is also in the building, where many memories of one's own childhood are awakened.
We were offered coffee and other drinks and we were also in the mentioned …

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May 21, 2023,Könnern Bhf. Über Saaleradweg bis Bhf. Halle-Ammendorf

A diversion for the Saale cycle path has just been set up in Halle. But this also leads via beautiful paths off the road and is well signposted (as of May 21, 2023).

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July 24, 2021,Saale Radweg und Kultur in Adendorf 24.07.2021 22:57

Another nice tour. From the Saale cycle path towards MSH to the summer theater in Adendorf.
I can only recommend.
Unfortunately, I wanted to shorten the way back and still had to do the big lap. The ferry in Brucke only runs until 5 p.m. on the weekend. 🙈
The locations along the Saale cycle path were all open and …

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September 6, 2023,Links und rechts der Saale - Runde über Nelben/Könnern 🌞🚴🏽‍♀️🌻

A very nice tour in great weather! I also like cycling on the left side of the Saale, quiet country roads, beautiful views and the wonderful, rarely frequented Saale cycle path between Brucke and Nelben. Today I tested the meadow path from the hydroelectric power station to Trebitz, it is easier to drive than its continuation to Kloschwitz, where it …

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October 20, 2024,🚴‍♂️🍁🚞🏞😀 schöne Aussicht Saaledurchbruch Rothenburg

Today I drove to Rothenburg via Wettin in the best autumn weather.
The view of the Saale breakthrough is always overwhelming 😀👍🏞🍁🚴‍♂️
Then we went back from the Saale ferry bridge via the Saale cycle path back to Brachwitz and then home through the Franzigmark.
It was beautiful...👍😀🍀🍁🍄

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Giebichenstein Castle – Brachwitzer Alps loop from Halle Zoo

Giebichenstein Castle

View of the Saale River at Porphyrlandschaft near Gimritz

View of Wettin Castle from the ferry

Saale Riverbank Near Wettin

Saaleradweg Red Cliff Section

Brachwitzer Alpen Cliffs

Café Saalekiez

Brachwitzer Alps

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