Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 16, 2025

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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)

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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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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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3.88 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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4.51 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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5.37 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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9.20 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

2.34 km

1.09 km

643 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

2.31 km

1.61 km

1.52 km

364 m

133 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 February

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Fountain sculptures in the Kurpark, Bad Kösen

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck Castles

Lion Monument near the Rudelsburg

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

Rudelsburg

Saaleck Castle

Upper Himmelreichweg Panorama Trail

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