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Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Ziegenrück

Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct – Saale River bend at Ziegenrück loop from Ziegenrück

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Ziegenrück

Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct – Saale River bend at Ziegenrück loop from Ziegenrück

Easy

5.0

(3)

11

hikers

Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct – Saale River bend at Ziegenrück loop from Ziegenrück

01:51

5.94km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.59 km

Im viereckigen Holz

Forest

2

4.22 km

Waldschlösschen Pavilion

Highlight • Viewpoint

The "Waldschlösschen" pavilion serves as a covered picnic area with a beautiful view.

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3

4.30 km

All around Ziegenrück there are beautiful hiking trails, great rest areas that invite you to linger.
So you can enjoy the views.

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4

5.03 km

Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct

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The viaduct is very impressive, from here it is easy to set off on a hike from the free car park.

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5

5.27 km

I remembered this part of the Saale River from a bus trip. That's why I took this short hike.

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6

5.30 km

Bronze Goat Statue

Highlight • Monument

Super cool 🐐, nice photo spot and lots of kids like to sit on it.

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7

5.30 km

Schachtturbine Sculpture

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8

5.33 km

Plothental Bridge, Ziegenrück

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The railway line has long been shut down. The imposing bridge is still standing.

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5.94 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

1.47 km

690 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

1.47 km

401 m

307 m

132 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Monday 20 July

19°C

9°C

35 %

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