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Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel

View of Leuchtenburg – Saale Weir, Kahla loop from Zeutsch

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel

View of Leuchtenburg – Saale Weir, Kahla loop from Zeutsch

Moderate

4.7

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326

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View of Leuchtenburg – Saale Weir, Kahla loop from Zeutsch

03:21

53.9km

410m

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: July 10, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 35.3 km for 172 m

After 37.9 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.36 km

Weißenburg

Castle

16.6 km

Weir at Volkstedter Rampe

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A successful project in the Saale.

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17.3 km

Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens

Ruins

19.9 km

Saale Beach Bleichwiese, Rudolstadt

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Very nice events are always held at this place. Bird shooting is the highlight of the year. You can also use the space for parking. It's even free and the city center is not far away.

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21.0 km

View of Rudolstadt and Heidecksburg Palace

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Back on the Saale Cycle Path, this trail takes us out of Rudolstadt with a last very nice view of the Heidecksburg. This way through the Saale valley is in …

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39.1 km

View of Orlamünde from the Saale River

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directly at the cycle path alternative between Freienorla and Niederkrossen there is a flat course of the cycle path. At this point, it offers a good bottom-up view. (Upper town of Orlamünde with church and bower)

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41.6 km

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

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The Orla is about 35 km long and flows into the Saale here at this well-maintained place.

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45.0 km

View of Leuchtenburg

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This section offers you a great view of the Leuchtenburg castle - one of many historic buildings that you pass on the Saale cycle path.

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45.6 km

Saale Weir, Kahla

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From the Saale bike path, you have a good view of the weir.

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49.7 km

Confluence of the Orla and Saale Rivers

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Here the Orla flows into the Saale, as the name suggests. Very original, an idyllic place.

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53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

15.4 km

10.9 km

8.04 km

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.4 km

1.14 km

1.07 km

550 m

413 m

292 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

27°C

17°C

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Comments

August 4, 2022,ins Wochenende

I didn't feel like it anymore after Kahla - just too hot

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October 28, 2025,Von Kahla nach Schwarza

The reason for the trip from Kahla to Schwarza was that my car needed to be taken to the garage in Kahla for a service. So I loaded my bike into the car and set off along the Saale Cycle Path to Schwarza. The weather was rainy and very stormy today. But it was still a great day.

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August 14, 2023,Saale 1 von Saalfeld nach Kahla

Skilful swimming area Zeutsch, boat entrance at Sportheim, left before the bridge, easy entry with stairs, small bay, good because of the current

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June 5, 2025,Bike Tour nach Kleineutersdorf und Wanderung zur Jagtanlage Rieseneck

Today, a new tour, Bike & Hike, took us to Kleineutersdorf, and from there, our hike led us to the Rieseneck hunting grounds, the restored Herzogstuhl (Duke's Chair), and the Green House.
A highly recommended hiking destination. After a short rest on the Rieseneck bench, we headed back to Kleineutersdorf.
Back on our bikes and back through the Saale Valley …

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View of Leuchtenburg – Saale Weir, Kahla loop from Zeutsch

Weir at Volkstedter Rampe

Saale Beach Bleichwiese, Rudolstadt

View of Rudolstadt and Heidecksburg Palace

View of Orlamünde from the Saale River

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

View of Leuchtenburg

Saale Weir, Kahla

Confluence of the Orla and Saale Rivers

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