Burgk Castle – Upper Röhrensteig loop from Burgk

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Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Burgk

Burgk Castle – Upper Röhrensteig loop from Burgk

Moderate

4.8

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771

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Burgk Castle – Upper Röhrensteig loop from Burgk

02:06

7.21km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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496 m

Burgk Castle

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The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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1.99 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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2.13 km

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

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Great view of Burgk Castle

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3.79 km

Jägersteig (Burgk)

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The Jägersteig is an absolute highlight on hikes around Burgk. It is not particularly long, but it is in a beautiful location and offers wonderful views of the Saale and …

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4.63 km

View of the Eisbrücke (Ice Bridge)

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We would have preferred to take the hanging ladder.🙄

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6.16 km

Upper Röhrensteig

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The Rohrensteig is a narrow hiking trail that offers great views of the Saale. A must for photographers.

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6.20 km

View of Saale River Bend and Schloss Burgk

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Beautiful path, makes hiking fun, the place with the view is great.

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6.37 km

View of Burgk Castle and the Saale Bend

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The white of the castle stands out from the green of the trees, and there are many great viewpoints of the castle.

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7.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

1.80 km

953 m

555 m

145 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

1.33 km

930 m

893 m

243 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

January 20, 2024,Winter-Wanderung Schloß Burgk

Sunshine and -5° lured us outside today. Don't think about it for long and head to Burgk Castle.
I haven't been there in winter yet. And what can I say, it was worth it.
The pictures say more than words. Highly recommended and well attended today.

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April 10, 2023,Burgk – Oberer Röhrensteig Runde von Burgk

Was really very nice. And the route is not too difficult either

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May 21, 2023,Eisbrücke über Burgk zum Saaleturm

Hello hikers one of the most beautiful hikes

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February 7, 2023,ne Runde um de Saale, Schloss Burgk, Staumauer Burgkhammer

Today again used the wonderful weather and turned a lap around de Saale. It was a wonderful view today, which you don't always get there. The sun, the clear air. 🤘🏻
Was able to test the new mobile phone right away, for the purpose of photos. All in all, I'm satisfied and no longer need to go back to the …

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April 16, 2024,Rundum Burgk und Burgkhammer

A particularly magical path! One of the most beautiful tours you can do in the Vogtland

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August 19, 2022,Regen.....🥾🥾🌧️einmal um Burgk herum....

Finally rain. Today I wanted to go by bike - I decided to wear hiking shoes and learn about the castle. Right decision - alone in the mystical Burgkwald, fire salamander and a washed nature - it can't be better.👍

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March 9, 2025,Wanderung

🌞🌞🌞😁 Hello, today the sun is shining and my trip to Burgk Castle was more than beautiful. I went over the Jägersteig. By the way, with small children I was careful for everyone else. It was great over the wooden bridge and back to the castle afterwards we had a bite to eat in the 🏰 castle barn. A better …

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December 26, 2025,Mit Hund🐶 läufts rund🐾: Auf Stegen und Steigen rund um Schloß Burgk – oder: Einfach mal die Seele baumeln lassen 🌿✨

Woof! This is Ally 🐾 writing – four paws, a keen nose, and of course, the chief reporter for this round.

After two extremely calorie-laden but unfortunately far too sedentary days (I'm just saying: humans and their cake problem 🙄), it was clear: time for a run! And a proper run at that.

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