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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Burgenlandkreis
Naumburg (Saale)

Rudelsburg – Saaleck Castle loop from Bad Kösen

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Burgenlandkreis
Naumburg (Saale)

Rudelsburg – Saaleck Castle loop from Bad Kösen

Moderate

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Rudelsburg – Saaleck Castle loop from Bad Kösen

02:35

9.37km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 417 m for 64 m

Open: • Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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183 m

Fountain sculptures in the Kurpark, Bad Kösen

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Great terrain for hiking 🥾 with many highlights.

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2

3.20 km

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck Castles

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here you will find a bench to take a break.

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3.33 km

Lion Monument near the Rudelsburg

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A unique lion statue that is embedded in the backdrop of a quarry and commemorates the fallen of the First World War.

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3.39 km

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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3.91 km

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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4.06 km

Viewpoint Between Rudelsburg and Saaleck Castles

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Very optimal between the castles incl. view of the Saale valley

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4.67 km

Saaleck Castle

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Saaleck Castle is the older of the two castles. It was built around 1050 as a border castle to protect a trade route. It has been uninhabited and derelict since 1585.

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5.54 km

Upper Himmelreichweg Panorama Trail

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In particular, the upper (!) Himmelreichweg is a panoramic path that offers great views of the valley and the shell limestone rocks below.

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9.37 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

2.78 km

1.09 km

410 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

2.35 km

1.53 km

1.31 km

787 m

133 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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