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Saale Cycle Route – Schönburg Castle loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

Saale Cycle Route – Schönburg Castle loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

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Saale Cycle Route – Schönburg Castle loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

05:10

119km

480m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 83.3 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.96 km

Alte Weiße Elster

Lake

29.5 km

Anglerteich Gundorf

Lake

37.0 km

Rail Trail Pörsten–Plagwitz

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great distance to the road bike ride on old railway line, without annoying car noise and stench. Unfortunately, both a bicycle-friendly connection to the Saale Cycle Path and an extension of the route to the Leipzig city area are missing.

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58.1 km

Saale Cycle Route

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Shady path along the Saale. Good to drive.

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73.4 km

View of Goseck Vineyard (Dechantenberg)

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You can see the Goseck vineyard directly from the Saale cycle path. Great view!

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76.8 km

Schönburg Castle

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The castle is in a very beautiful location. Right on the Saale with a wonderful view towards Naumburg, Goseck. Gastronomy is also available and invites you to linger.

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76.9 km

View of Schönburg Castle

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In this section of the Saale cycle path you have a beautiful view up to the castle. Spectacular and one of the most photo opportunities.

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79.8 km

Saale Cycle Path

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Wonderfully developed bike path along the Saale between Naumburg and Leißling

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87.9 km

Ducal Vineyard below Neuenburg Castle

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Museum & Exhibitions
High above the wine-growing town of Freyburg lies Neuenburg, the sister castle of Wartburg, founded around 1090 by the Thuringian Count Ludwig the Springer. The first mighty …

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88.7 km

View of Neuenburg Castle and vineyards in Freyburg

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If you are out and about in the BLK, Freyburg should not be missing. A pretty town, with the Neuchâtel enthroned above, with the Unstrut below, its vineyards and the …

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119 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.7 km

38.4 km

9.83 km

9.70 km

9.64 km

259 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

106 km

6.66 km

4.77 km

1.07 km

420 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

28°C

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Saale Cycle Route – Schönburg Castle loop from Merseburg Hauptbahnhof

Rail Trail Pörsten–Plagwitz

Saale Cycle Route

View of Goseck Vineyard (Dechantenberg)

Schönburg Castle

View of Schönburg Castle

Saale Cycle Path

Ducal Vineyard below Neuenburg Castle

View of Neuenburg Castle and vineyards in Freyburg

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