Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 16, 2025

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Saale-Ilm-Platten bei Bad Kösen

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Parking

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501 m

Saaleck Castle

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Opening hours of Saaleck Castle:

Monday to Friday: Closed

Saturday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The volunteers of the Saaleck Local History Association try to open the castle …

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Rudelsburg

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Not only do you have a great view here, but you can also stop off at the inn. Very beautiful castle, more beautiful than Saaleck Castle in my opinion.

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1.28 km

Bismarck Monument at the Rudelsburg

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Dedicated to the resourceful Chancellor, an impressive statue.

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1.40 km

Obelisk to Emperor Wilhelm I, Bad Kösen

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Dedicated to the founder of the German Empire, and he was not a fascist. 🧐

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1.58 km

View of Rudelsburg, Saaleck Castle, and the Saale Valley

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a very nice view

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View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

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Here, near the Rudelsburg, you can linger and enjoy the view of the Saale valley.

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2.00 km

Rest Area with View of the Castle

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with information board

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2.57 km

Rest area by the small pond

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Ideal to linger, including a small Frodch concert

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4.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.78 km

1.32 km

902 m

712 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

1.09 km

814 m

810 m

400 m

108 m

Elevation

Weather

Friday 9 January

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-12°C

92 %

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Saaleck Castle

Rudelsburg

Bismarck Monument at the Rudelsburg

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View of Rudelsburg, Saaleck Castle, and the Saale Valley

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

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