Fürstenteich with swans – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Oppurg

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Fürstenteich with swans – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Oppurg

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Fürstenteich with swans – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Oppurg

03:38

53.5km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.9 km

Fürstenteich with swans

Highlight • Lake

Take your time to enjoy the whole area.

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16.4 km

Birdwatching at the Teichgebiet in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Here you can find out interesting facts about geese and ducks in the pond area.

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24.9 km

Am Volkmannsdorfer Wege

Forest

29.1 km

View of the Saale River at Walsburg

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Walsburg is a wonderful little village in the forest. The Saale flows through the town. In the village the Wisenta flows into the Saale

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29.2 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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34.4 km

Saale Bridge in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Nice photo opportunity that shouldn't be missed.

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34.8 km

Ziegenrück Railway Bridge

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A very beautiful viaduct.

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34.9 km

Railway viaduct in the Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Beautiful viaduct, must have been interesting when trains still ran here.

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35.7 km

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

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Ziegenrück is simply a small, sleepy place between the Thuringian seas. The food is very good and there are countless beautiful cycling and hiking trails. A detour is worthwhile.

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37.4 km

Das Talholz

Forest

53.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

8.09 km

1.86 km

450 m

217 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

10.5 km

2.34 km

248 m

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

July 19, 2026,Runde von Walsburg > Plothener Teiche > Ziegenrück > obere Saale ⛅🌞

We stayed in the upper Saale region today, but explored the Plothener Teiche, Knau, Ziegenrück and much more.
First, there was a steep climb of 380 meters in altitude from the Saale to Eßbach. From there, it became more relaxed, continuing on small, unpaved roads towards the Plothener Seen. These were wonderful, and we treated ourselves to a coffee there …

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