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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Schwarzatal Valley – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Wickersdorf

Road cycling routes

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Schwarzatal Valley – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Wickersdorf

Moderate

17

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Schwarzatal Valley – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Wickersdorf

02:36

49.8km

810m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 60 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.09 km

View of the Thuringian Slate Mountains and Upper Saale Nature Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

20.1 km

Entrance to Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Highlight • Forest

3

20.7 km

Greifenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

4

22.0 km

Chrysopraswehr Bad Blankenburg

Highlight • River

Here at the unique weir there is a rest area with tables and benches. There is also a snack bar about 100 meters away.
You can also simply swim in the river here.

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5

27.5 km

Schweizerhaus Restaurant in Schwarzatal

Highlight • Restaurant

Anyone who takes a break here can eat very well.

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6

28.1 km

Schwarzatal Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The road has a very good surface and is not heavily used. Besides, nature is beautiful. You always drive along the river. In summer the trees provide shade and it is not so hot.

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7

31.5 km

Schwarzburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

According to local information, it is the only free-standing and still preserved building of its kind in Germany.

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8

31.6 km

Bench With a View of the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

36.4 km

Sorbitzteich

Lake

B

49.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

2.41 km

985 m

149 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.7 km

1.33 km

444 m

396 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 29 May

22°C

13°C

32 %

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